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A Theory of Liberty - The Constitution and Minorities (Hardcover)
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A Theory of Liberty - The Constitution and Minorities (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Political Thought and Political Philosophy
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First published in 1992. A Theory of Liberty seeks to change the
way we think about the American constitution. The focus of the book
is the legal status of minority groups in the United States a topic
at the top of the current political agenda. Arguing that minority
rights were vitally important to the founding fathers, H. N. Hirsch
presents an original and provocative look at issues such as
affirmative action, abortion, and the rights of children, lesbians
and gay men, mental patients, and the physically disabled. In an
analysis which blends history, philosophy, law, and social science,
Hirsch attacks both liberals who hide from history and
conservatives who push for "original intent." He argues that we can
remain faithful to the most basic intent of the founding fathers
without losing our ability to reinterpret the Constitution against
the backdrop of contemporary social "facts." Hirsch exposes the
errors and hypocrisy of the current Supreme Court majority, and
argues that the Constitution's liberty can and should be
interpreted to protect the rights of minority groups. Timely and
controversial, this title offers a challenging look at some of
America's most basic ideological commitments, and will appeal to
anyone concerned with the current state of American law or the
treatment of minority groups.
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