The Conscience of the Constitution

The Declaration of Independence and the Right to Liberty

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• Timothy Sandefur

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• 200 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Philosophie
• Politikwissenschaft
• Recht
• Sachliteratur

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Focusing on the interpretation of constitutional law, the book presents a compelling argument that the Constitution's primary purpose is to secure individual liberty rather than to promote democracy. Timothy Sandefur critiques the current legal emphasis on democracy, claiming it undermines personal rights and increases government power. He advocates for a return to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence as the guiding framework for understanding the Constitution, positioning it as the conscience that should inform legal interpretation.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Einband: Paperback