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Book Synopsis: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia once remarked that the theory of an evolving, “living” Constitution effectively “rendered the Constitution useless.” He wanted a “dead Constitution,” he joked, arguing it must be interpreted as the framers originally understood it. In The Living Constitution, leading constitutional scholar David Strauss forcefully argues against the claims of Scalia, Clarence Thomas, Robert Bork, and other “originalists,” explaining in clear, jargon-free English how the Constitution can sensibly evolve, without falling into the anything-goes flexibility caricatured by opponents. The living Constitution is not an out-of-touch liberal theory, Strauss further shows, but a mainstream tradition of American jurisprudence—a common-law approach to the Constitution, rooted in the written document but also based on precedent. Each generation has contributed precedents that guide and confine judicial rulings, yet allow us to meet the demands of today, not force us to follow the commands of the long-dead Founders. Strauss explores how judicial decisions adapted the Constitution’s text (and contradicted original intent) to produce some of our most profound accomplishments: the end of racial segregation, the expansion of women’s rights, and the freedom of speech. By contrast, originalism suffers from fatal flaws: the impossibility of truly divining original intent, the difficulty of adapting eighteenth-century understandings to the modern world, and the pointlessness of chaining ourselves to decisions made centuries ago. David Strauss is one of our leading authorities on Constitutional law—one with practical knowledge as well, having served as Assistant Solicitor General of the United States and argued eighteen cases before the United States Supreme Court. Now he offers a profound new understanding of how the Constitution can remain vital to life in the twenty-first century.
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Unlock the true power of the Constitution with "The Living Constitution (Inalienable Rights)" book. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia may have frowned upon the idea, but we believe in the evolution of our great nation's most important document. This groundbreaking book by acclaimed constitutional scholar David Strauss will challenge your understanding of the Constitution and demonstrate how it can adapt to the needs of our modern world.
Don't be fooled by the claims of originalists like Scalia, Clarence Thomas, and Robert Bork. "The Living Constitution" will show you how their "dead Constitution" theory falls short. Strauss expertly explains, in clear and accessible language, how the Constitution can evolve without sacrificing its integrity. It's time to break free from the constraints of rigid interpretation and embrace a living Constitution that allows us to move forward as a society.
Join Strauss on a journey through the rich history of American jurisprudence. Discover how each generation has contributed precedents that shape our understanding of the Constitution. These precedents have led to monumental accomplishments, such as the end of racial segregation, the expansion of women's rights, and the protection of freedom of speech.
Originalism, on the other hand, is plagued with fatal flaws. Can we truly understand the original intent of the Founders? How can we apply eighteenth-century principles to the complexities of our modern world? It's time to liberate ourselves from the shackles of decisions made centuries ago and embrace a Constitution that is relevant and responsive to the needs of the twenty-first century.
David Strauss, a leading authority on Constitutional law, brings his expertise to the forefront in "The Living Constitution (Inalienable Rights)" book. With his practical knowledge as the former Assistant Solicitor General of the United States and his vast experience arguing before the Supreme Court, Strauss offers a fresh and profound understanding of how the Constitution can remain vital in our ever-changing society.
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