The Normative Constitution Essays for the

In what sense is the U.S. Constitution binding on contemporary and future generations of Americans? This question was at stake in the fights over the nominations of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court and in the extensive debate over 'original intent' carried on by Attorney General Edwin Meese and Chief Justice William Rehnquist, among others. This collection brings together ten leading philosophers, legal scholars, and political scientists representing a spectrum of opinions.

Preface
Introduction: The Normative Constitution
The Founders' Liberal Arts	p. 1
Neutral Principles and Some First Amendment Problems	p. 15
Tocqueville and the Future of the American Constitution	p. 45
Foreign Policy and the Rule of Law	p. 59
Religious Liberty in the Welfare State	p. 77
Moral Rights and the Constitution	p. 99
Can Welfare Rights Be Found in the Constitution?	p. 135
Cases Cited	p. 145
Index	p. 147
About the Contributors	p. 153
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The Normative Constitution Essays for the Third Century

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