Freedom and the Rule of Law (Hardcover)

Freedom and the Rule of Law takes a critical look at the historical beginnings of law in the United States, and how that history has influenced current trends regarding law and freedom. Anthony Peacock has compiled articles that examine the relationship between freedom and the rule of law in America. Although this is a theme that has been a perennial one since America's founding, it is also one of particular importance today, and this book explains how history makes this apparent. The rule of law is fundamental to all liberal constitutional regimes whose political orders recognize the equal natural rights of all, and whose purpose is to protect those natural rights in addition to the general welfare. The rule of law was essential to achieving both of these ends and to reconciling them where necessary. But just how free is America today? It was certainly within the contemplation of the Founders that the federal judiciary would have a significant role in interpreting the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties, but it would be difficult to argue that those who framed and ratified the Constitution contemplated a role for the courts, particularly for the United States Supreme Court, of the magnitude they have today. The writers take the reader far back into history to the very roots of American Law by examining the English common law roots that provided the foundation for the rule of law in America. This book explores these phenomena and other recent developments in American freedom through history.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2009
First published:	February 2010
Editors:	Anthony A Peacock
Contributors:	Bradley C. S Watson • Edward Whelan • Jeremy Rabkin • Joseph Postell • Joyce Lee Malcolm • Katharine Inglis Butler • Louis Fisher • Ralph A. Rossum • V James Strickler
Dimensions:	239 x 164 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	302
ISBN-13:	978-0-7391-3618-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	0-7391-3618-6
Barcode:	9780739136188

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