: The term is traditionally associated with the divine, but it also appears in scientific and political critiques regarding the perceived "absolute" authority of certain theories or regimes. 2. Musical Significance: Schubert's "Die Allmacht"
: The quality of having unlimited or very great power. In German, it specifically refers to the attribute of being "all-powerful" ( allmächtig ). Allmacht
The term has been used critically in historical analysis to describe ideologies that claim absolute, unquestionable authority. : The term is traditionally associated with the
The most prominent cultural reference for "Allmacht" is song Die Allmacht (D. 852), composed in 1825. In German, it specifically refers to the attribute
: 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
: 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.