Constitutional Interpretation

"One of the best and most sophisticated arguments for originalism ever presented . . . . required reading for anyone seriously interested in the originalism/nonoriginalism debate."

"There is so much that is good in this informative, scholarly, well-argued, clearly written, and exciting book that it is difficult to single out any one particular aspect above others."

"An exceptional scholarly work. . . . All persons interested in constitutionalism will profit from a study of this study. Scholars will be particularly pleased that Constitutional Interpretation is a rare work of constitutional theory that on every page sincerely tries to persuade the reader."

"Whittington has produced a book that demands the serious attention of scholars in constitutional law and American government."

"Whittington elaborates a plausible, careful defense of originalism, seeking a nonpolitical vantage point for originalism available to liberals and conservatives alike. . . . Even those rejecting originalism . . . will find this book suggestive and enlightening."

"A remarkable achievement. . . . One of the most sophisticated and powerful defenses of original jurisprudence I have read."

"A masterful job. I have never seen a book that better melds political theory, constitutional theory, and the Founding period. Whittington’s work is so well argued and detailed that all serious scholars (including originalists and non-originalists) will have to pay attention to it. This will be an award winner."

"A timely, important, meticulously researched, and well-written book that makes a valuable contribution to constitutional theory and is the best work on constitutional interpretation that I have read. It deserves attention from a wide audience."