Fidelity to our imperfect Constitution : for moral readings and against originalisms

In this monograph, James E. Fleming argues that fidelity in interpreting the US Constitution as written requires a moral reading or philosophic approach, and that fidelity commits to honouring aspirational principles, not following the relatively specific original meanings (or original expected appl...

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Fleming, James E.
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Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford University Press 2015
Zusammenfassung:
In this monograph, James E. Fleming argues that fidelity in interpreting the US Constitution as written requires a moral reading or philosophic approach, and that fidelity commits to honouring aspirational principles, not following the relatively specific original meanings (or original expected applications) of the founders.
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1 online resource
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-025900-0
0-19-936441-9
Schlagworte:
Constitutional law > United States
Law - U.S.
Law, Politics & Government
Constitutional Law - U.S.
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