The challenge of originalism theories of constitutional interpretation
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 originalis...
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Cambridge University Press
2011
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Table of Contents:
- 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