Ideologiekritik und Demokratietheorie bei Hans Kelsen

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The book features a diverse range of essays exploring the philosophical and ideological contributions of Hans Kelsen, focusing on democracy, law, and ideology. It begins with E. Topitsch's examination of Kelsen as a democrat and philosopher, followed by M. W. Fischer's analysis of contemporary terrorism's ideological roots. C. Jabloner discusses Kelsen's views on primitive nature interpretations, while F. Lachmayer critiques ideology and the struggle for meaning. K. Opałek addresses Kelsen's critique of natural law, and P. Römer delves into Kelsen's opposition to property ideology. P. Strasser reflects on Enlightenment as ideology critique, and R. Walter presents Kelsen's new ideological criticism in his "General Theory of Norms." Further contributions include discussions on legal norms and relationships in democratic theory by N. Achterberg, the interplay between interpretation, constitutional review, and democracy by D. Grimm, and philosophical perspectives on democracy and legal systems by V. Kubeš. W. Mantl compares Kelsen and Carl Schmitt, while T. Mayer-Maly tackles codification and legal clarity in democracy. Other essays explore various democratic forms, the evolving significance of law, and Kelsen's critiques of socialism and Marxism. The collection culminates in reflections on formal versus social democracy and the state concepts of Kelsen and Luhmann.