Carl Schmitt’s Chapter IV differs from the previous in at least two substantial ways. First, it has little to do with sovereignty and almost nothing to do with sociology. That may be why Schmitt chose not to include it in the version found in the volume in honor of Max Weber. Second, while Chapter IV does discuss the importance of decisions, that concept is frequently obscured by Schmitt’s discussions of some counter-revolutionaries, his insistence on the need for a dictator, and the modern emphasis on economics. The chapter is about the philosophy of the state as embodied in the thinking of the counter revolution (“Zur Staatsphilosophie der Gegenrevolution”). Donoso Cortés is mentioned in the subtitle as are De Maistre and Bonald. Schmitt denounces democracy because it leads to eternal discussions and he praises authoritarianism because its leaders are decisive. Decisions, not discussions can be regarded as the theme of this chapter. Unlike the previous three chapters, Chapter IV does not have many connections to the others and can be read as a self-standing essay.