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Constitutionalism and the Paradox of Principles and Rules: Between the Hydra and Hercules
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.
| Author(s) | By Marcelo Neves (Professor of Public Law, Professor of Public Law, University of Brasilia Law School). |
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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 224 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Availability | Available |
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.
Introduction 1: From Classic Distinctions Between Legal Principles and Rules... 2: ...Through the Still Dominant Models of Division Between Constitutional Principles and Rules... 3: ...To the Search of another Model of Difference Between Constitutional
Marcelo Neves received his LLB and LLM in Brazil, and in 1991 was awarded the Dr. Jur. degree at the University of Bremen Law School, in Germany (Grant of DAAD). In 2000 he was awarded the 'Habilitation' (postdoctoral degree) at the University of Fribourg
