Originalism's Promise: A Natural Law Account of the American Constitution (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108468732)

The foundation of the American legal system and democratic culture is its longstanding written Constitution. However, a contentious debate now exists between originalists, who employ the Constitution's original meaning, and Nonoriginalists, who argue for a living constitution interpretation. The first natural law justification for an originalist interpretation of the American Constitution, Originalism's Promise presents an innovative foundation for originalism and a novel description of its character. The book provides a deep, rich, and practical explanation of originalism, including the most-detailed originalist theory of precedent in the literature. Of interest to judges, scholars, and lawyers, it will help all Americans better understand their own Constitution and shows why their reverence for it, its Framers, and its legal system, is supported by sound reasons. Originalism's Promise is a powerful contribution to the most important theory in constitutional interpretation.

Author: Lee J. Strang
ISBN-10: 110846873X
ISBN-13: 9781108468732
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/08/2019
Pages: 326
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 8.87h x 6.39w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 01/01/2020