The challenge of originalism : theories of constitutional interpretation / edited by Grant Huscroft , Bradley Miller. - ix, 305 p. ; 24 cm



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.

1107013259 (hbk.) 9781107013254 (hbk.)


Law--Interpretation and construction
Hukuk--Yorum ve yapı
Anayasa hukuku--Felsefe
Constitutional law--Philosophy
Origin (Philosophy)
Köken (Felsefe)

K3165 / .C43 2011