Law and Democracy An Address Delivered Before the Graduating Classes at the SixtySecond Anniversary of the Yale Law School, on June 29th, 1886 Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Law and Democracy An Address Delivered Before the Graduating Classes at the SixtySecond Anniversary of the Yale Law School, on June 29th, 1886 Classic Reprint
- Author
- Wayne Mac Veagh
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330528654
- ISBN 13
- 9781330528655
- Item weight
- 118 grams
A timely meditation on how law could shape democracy in America, drawn from a classic Yale address.
This edition presents a thoughtful exploration of how the law serves the people, how equality of political rights has evolved, and what a democracy under law might require from citizens, courts, and institutions. The author sketches a vision of law as a peaceful, powerful instrument for shaping society and safeguarding liberty.
Across historical insight and practical reflection, the work examines the bonds between law, property, education, religion, and public life. It asks how a democratic majority might use legal means to balance individual rights with the common good, while preserving personal liberty and private initiative. The result is a clear, accessible argument about law’s role in a thriving, just nation.
- Exposes how democracy, law, and private property interact in a changing society.
- Considers the potential for law to curb corruption and to empower the majority responsibly.
- Explores the idea of education, culture, and religion as pillars of a humane public life.
- Offers a historical perspective on how American institutions might adapt to evolving political power.
Ideal for readers of political philosophy, legal history, and public affairs who want a thoughtful, accessible perspective on the future of law and democracy.
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