The Political Theory of the Irish Constitution: Republicanism and the Basic Law: Republicanism and the basic law

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Abstract

The political theory of the Irish Constitution considers Irish constitutional law and the Irish constitutional tradition from the perspective of Republican theory. It analyses the central devices and doctrines of the Irish Constitution - popular sovereignty, constitutional rights and judicial review - in light of Republican concepts of citizenship and civic virtue. The Constitution, it will argue, can be understood as a framework for promoting popular participation in government as much as a mechanism for protecting individual liberties. It will be of interest to students and researchers in Irish politics, political theory and constitutional law, and to all those interested in political reform and public philosophy in Ireland.

Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
PublisherManchester University Press
Number of pages234
ISBN (Electronic)0719098874, 9780719098871
ISBN (Print)9780719095283
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015

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  • Eoin Daly and Tom Hickey

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