Dignity and Liberty - Constitutional Visions in Germany and the United States (Hardcover)

Striking a balance between the aspirations of individual freedom and the demands of organized society is a central quest of constitutional law. Germany and America provide different paths toward accomplishment of this equilibrium, revealing two paths to freedom and its relation to community. This work is addressed to philosophers of law, political theorists, constitutional lawyers, and everyone interested in protecting human rights and learning the meaning of human personality and freedom as expressed in democratic constitutional regimes. Eberle challenges current thinking in the field by setting out alternative visions of human freedom, dignity, personality and expression; demonstrating that use of comparative methodology has much to offer critical examination of major constitutional and public policy issues; and showing that different conceptions of fundamental ideas are possible. Exploring the nature of human personality as reflected in the constitutional law of two important constitutional democracies, Eberle inquires into human values and human freedom, across national borders, in pursuit of a better understanding of human potential and the nature and limit of freedom. The central personality traits examined comprise human dignity; autonomy; self-determination and identity, including privacy, computer privacy, control over personal information, and maintenance of one's image, words, and reputation; abortion; and freedom of expression, including defamation, offensive speech, hate speech, and burning of the flag. The book weaves between German and American law in examining these questions, providing a unique comparative perspective on the idea of human personality and freedom.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2001
First published:	November 2001
Authors:	Edward J. Eberle
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-97249-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Jurisprudence & philosophy of law Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Constitutional & administrative law > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	0-275-97249-6
Barcode:	9780275972493

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