Professor Connie Rosati (Department of Philosophy & Law)
Commentators, scholars, and even Supreme Court justices often write about constitutional originalism with little understanding of the variety of originalist theories that exist. These theories, from textualism to libertarian originalism to living originalism, differ markedly. In particular, they differ in how would handle questions concerning “implied” or “unenumerated” rights. In this seminar, we will explore various contemporary versions of originalism, as well as some of the many criticisms that originalism has faced.
Rosati, Connie 