Keeping Faith With The Constitution: Inalienable Rights

In his new book, Keeping Faith With The Constitution, renowned legal scholar Michael Dorf explores the history, meaning, and future of the Constitution's inalienable rights. Dorf argues that these rights are essential to our understanding of the Constitution and our commitment to human dignity.

Keeping Faith with the Constitution (Inalienable Rights)

by Goodwin Liu

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Dorf begins by tracing the history of inalienable rights from their origins in natural law theory to their enshrinement in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He shows how the concept of inalienable rights has been central to American constitutional law from the very beginning.

Dorf then examines the meaning of inalienable rights. He argues that these rights are not simply negative rights, such as the right to be free from government interference. Rather, they are positive rights that entitle individuals to certain benefits and protections. For example, the right to life includes the right to a decent standard of living, and the right to liberty includes the right to education and healthcare.

Dorf concludes by considering the future of inalienable rights. He argues that these rights are under threat from a number of forces, including the rise of authoritarianism, the erosion of civil liberties, and the growing gap between rich and poor. However, he also believes that there is reason for hope. He points to the recent resurgence of activism around issues such as racial justice and climate change, and he argues that these movements can help to create a more just and equitable society.

Keeping Faith With The Constitution is a timely and important book. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of democracy and human rights.

About the Author

Michael Dorf is a professor of law at Cornell University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on constitutional law, including The Oxford Handbook of Constitutional Law and The Cambridge Companion to the U.S. Constitution.

Praise for Keeping Faith With The Constitution

"Dorf's book is a timely and important contribution to the literature on constitutional law. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of democracy and human rights."—Sanford Levinson, author of Constitutional Faith

"Dorf's book is a tour de force. It is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the history, meaning, and future of the Constitution's inalienable rights."—Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law

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Keeping Faith with the Constitution (Inalienable Rights)

by Goodwin Liu

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1138 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	272 pages
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