Mere Natural Law: Originalism and the Anchoring Truths of the Constitution

by Hadley Arkes

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Originalism Is Not Enough

In this profoundly important reassessment of constitutional interpretation, the eminent legal philosopher Hadley Arkes argues that "originalism" alone is an inadequate answer to judicial activism. Untethered from "mere Natural Law"--the moral principles knowable by all--our legal and constitutional system is doomed to incoherence.

The framers of the Constitution regarded the "self-evident" truths of...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1684513014

ISBN13:9781684513017

Release Date:May 2023

Publisher:Regnery Publishing

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"

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