The words of the U.S. Constitution limit the possibilities of political action: they bind us in certain ways. How they bind us, however, depends upon how these words are interpreted and upon the distinctively American practice of judicial review.In Words That Bind, John Arthur examines conflicting theories of constitutional interpretation and judic
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This book examines conflicting theories of constitutional interpretation and judicial review, arguing that each of the dominant legal approaches rests on a distinct philosophical conception of democracy. It explores the important implications of utilitarianism and social contract theory.
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1: Enforcing the Social Contract: Original Intent, 2: Perfecting the Democratic Process, 3: Critical Legal Studies and the Denial of Law, 4: Promoting the General Welfare Utilitarianism, Law, and Economics, 5: Democratic Contractualism and the Search for Equality

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ISBN
9780367314033
Publisert
2019-08-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
248

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John Arthur is professor of philosophy and director of the program in Philosophy, Politics, and Law at Binghamton University. He is author of The Unfinished Constitution and coeditor of Campus Wars: Multiculturalism and the Politics of Difference (WestviewPress 1995).