Challenge of originalism theories of constitutional interpretation

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TextPublication details: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2011Description: ix,305p. 24 cmISBN:

9781107013254

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342.001 22 CH-

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K3165 .C428 2011

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LAW052000

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Summary: "Originalism is a force to be reckoned with in constitutional interpretation. At one time a monolithic theory of constitutional interpretation, contemporary originalism has developed into a sophisticated family of theories about how to interpret and reason with a constitution. Contemporary originalists harness the resources of linguistic, moral, and political philosophy to propose methodologies for the interpretation of constitutional texts and provide reasons for fidelity to those texts. The essays in this volume, which includes contributions from the flag bearers of several competing schools of constitutional interpretation, provides an introduction to the development of originalist thought, showcases the great range of contemporary originalist constitutional scholarship, and situates competing schools of thought in dialogue with each other. They also make new contributions to the methodological and normative disputes between originalists and non-originalists, and among originalists themselves"--

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Print	OPJGU Sonepat- Campus Main Library	General Books	342.001 CH- (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out	27/10/2023	124304

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. One. Exposition and defense -- What is originalism? : the evolution of contemporary originalist theory / Lawrence B. Solum -- The case for originalism / Jeffrey Goldsworthy -- On pluralism within originalism / Keith E. Whittington -- Pt. Two. Interpretation and intention -- Simple-minded originalism / Larry Alexander -- The intentionalist thesis once more / Stanley Fish -- Origin myth : the persons case, the living tree, and the new originalism / Bradley W. Miller -- Pt. Three. Originalism and constitutional settlement -- Originalism's constitution / Grégoire C. N. Webber -- The curious concept of the 'living tree (or non-locked-in) constitution / James Allan -- Vagueness, finiteness, and the limits of interpretation and construction / Grant Huscroft -- Pt. Four. Challenges and critiques -- That old-time originalism / Steven D. Smith -- Reflective equilibrium and constitutional method : lessons from John McCain and the natural-born citizenship clause / Mitchell N. Berman -- Constitutions, originalism, and meaning / Brian H. Bix.

"Originalism is a force to be reckoned with in constitutional interpretation. At one time a monolithic theory of constitutional interpretation, contemporary originalism has developed into a sophisticated family of theories about how to interpret and reason with a constitution. Contemporary originalists harness the resources of linguistic, moral, and political philosophy to propose methodologies for the interpretation of constitutional texts and provide reasons for fidelity to those texts. The essays in this volume, which includes contributions from the flag bearers of several competing schools of constitutional interpretation, provides an introduction to the development of originalist thought, showcases the great range of contemporary originalist constitutional scholarship, and situates competing schools of thought in dialogue with each other. They also make new contributions to the methodological and normative disputes between originalists and non-originalists, and among originalists themselves"--

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