Political Political Theory : : Essays on Institutions / / Jeremy Waldron.

Political theorists focus on the nature of justice, liberty, and equality while ignoring the institutions through which these ideals are achieved. Political scientists keep institutions in view but deploy a meager set of value-conceptions in analyzing them. A more political political theory is neede...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Harvard University Press Complete eBook-Package 2016
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Place / Publishing House:Cambridge, MA : : Harvard University Press, , [2016]
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Year of Publication:2016
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (416 p.)
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Contents --
Preface --
1. Political Political Theory --
2. Constitutionalism: A Skeptical View --
3. Separation of Powers and the Rule of Law --
4. Bicameralism and the Separation of Powers --
5. The Principle of Loyal Opposition --
6. Representative Lawmaking --
7. Principles of Legislation --
8. Accountability and Insolence --
9. The Core of the Case against Judicial Review --
10. Five to Four: Why Do Bare Majorities Rule on Courts? --
11. Isaiah Berlin’s Neglect of Enlightenment Constitutionalism --
12. The Constitutional Politics of Hannah Arendt --
Notes --
Index
Summary:Political theorists focus on the nature of justice, liberty, and equality while ignoring the institutions through which these ideals are achieved. Political scientists keep institutions in view but deploy a meager set of value-conceptions in analyzing them. A more political political theory is needed to address this gap, Jeremy Waldron argues.
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780674970342
9783110638585
DOI:10.4159/9780674970342
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Jeremy Waldron.