Fidelity to our imperfect Constitution : for moral readings and against originalisms
Fleming, James EAuthor
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.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on July 21, 2015).
Are we all originalists now? I hope not! -- The new originalist manifesto -- Fidelity, change, and the good Constitution -- Fidelity through a moral reading or philosophic approach -- The place of precedent and common-law Constitutional interpretation -- Fidelity through living originalism : redeeming the promises of the Constitution -- Fidelity to our living Constitution : honoring the achievements of we the people -- Is it time to rewrite the Constitution? Fidelity through perfecting our imperfect constitution.
Constitutional law
Law - U.S.
Law, Politics & Government
Constitutional Law - U.S.