Allmacht
: Because of its "operatic" quality, several composers arranged it for larger ensembles. Notably, Franz Liszt orchestrated it for voice, chorus, and orchestra in 1871. 3. Historical and Political Critique
: The quality of having unlimited or very great power. In German, it specifically refers to the attribute of being "all-powerful" ( allmächtig ). Allmacht
: In the early 20th century, critics like Vernon Kellogg used "Allmacht" to describe the German intellectual "creed" of natural selection. In this context, it referred to the perceived "omnipotence" of a natural selection based on violent struggle, which was viewed as a foundational "gospel" for German intellectuals leading up to World War I. : Because of its "operatic" quality, several composers
The most prominent cultural reference for "Allmacht" is song Die Allmacht (D. 852), composed in 1825. Historical and Political Critique : The quality of
The term has been used critically in historical analysis to describe ideologies that claim absolute, unquestionable authority.
: This critique argued that viewing a single biological or social theory as "all-powerful" led to a rejection of other principles, such as mutual aid or moral constraints. 4. Philosophical and Theological Applications Headquarters Nights - The Atlantic