Constitutionalism and the Paradox of Principles and Rules
Between the Hydra and Hercules
Series: Oxford Constitutional Theory;
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 29 April 2021
- ISBN 9780192898746
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages214 pages
- Size 241x164x19 mm
- Weight 502 g
- Language English 158
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Short description:
This title tackles the dominant constitutional theories provided by Ronald Dworkin and Robert Alexy and presents a critical counterpoint. It considers the paradoxical relationship between principles and rules within constitutional theory. This is essential reading for those involved in constitutional adjudication involving rules and principles.
MoreLong description:
This title offers a unique approach to constitutionalism, focusing on the paradoxical relationship between principles and rules from the perspective of systems theory. It presents a critical counterpoint to Ronald Dworkin's principle-based theory, and in particular to Robert Alexy's idea of optimizing balancing. Instead of ceding to the compulsion of an optimizing balancing, it suggests the possibility of a comparative or at least 'satisficing' balancing, considering the precariousness of legal rationality. The book also reverses Dworkin's metaphor, associating rules with Hercules and principles with the Hydra. It takes constitutional principles seriously, criticizing the abuse of principles by the legal and constitutional doctrine and practice, and pointing out their relationship of complementarity and tension with rules. Finally, it offers an alternative model to the recent legal and constitutional theory on the basis of certain assumptions of the systems theory. It deals especially with the paradox of the circular and reflexive relationship between constitutional principles and rules: the former refers primarily to the openness and adequacy of legal system to society and thus to substantive argumentation; the second refers primarily to the closure and consistency of legal system and thus to formal argumentation.
MoreTable of Contents:
Introduction
From Classic Distinctions Between Legal Principles and Rules...
...Through the Still Dominant Models of Division Between Constitutional Principles and Rules...
...To the Search of another Model of Difference Between Constitutional Principles and Rules
The Use and Abuse of Principles: From Doctrine to Practice in Brazilian Constitutional Law
Final Comment: Judge Iolaus
