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 orig...

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Other Authors: Huscroft, Grant, Miller, Bradley W. (Bradley Wayne), 1968-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : 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