Discussion: The "Higher Law" Background of American Constitutional Law

Author: Edward S. Corwin

Description: Edward S. Corwin’s The "Higher Law" Background of American Constitutional Law explores the philosophical and legal origins of the concept of "higher law," which influenced the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Corwin examines how the Founding Fathers, inspired by natural law theory, believed that certain moral principles transcended written law. He traces this idea back to sources such as classical philosophy, English common law, and colonial thought. Corwin’s work demonstrates how this "higher law" concept shaped American constitutionalism, with its focus on individual rights, liberty, and the pursuit of justice, and how it continues to resonate in modern legal debates.

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