Calder v. Bull, Interpreting the Constitution as a social compact; or a sequel to Jean Jacques Burlamaqui and the theory of social contract (II)
Calder v. Bull turns to be the vehicle to link the social contract theory of Jean Jacques Burlamaqui with the American Constitution. After analyzing the thought of Samuel Chase and the framers of the Declaration of Independence, we conclude that the pursuit of happiness ought to be seen as a princip...
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Language: | English |
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Universidad de Oviedo: Area de Derecho Constitucional
2008
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Online Access: | https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=2695363 |
Source: | Historia constitucional: Revista Electrónica de Historia Constitucional, ISSN 1576-4729, Nº. 9, 2008297 pags. |
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