Constitutional patriotism and the Scottish referendum
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Constitutional patriotism and the Scottish referendum |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2934 |
Book Title | Intricacies of Patriotism: towards a complexity of patriotic allegiance |
Authors | |
Author | Breda, Vito |
Editors | Hulas, Maciej and Fel, Stanislaw |
Page Range | 161-185 |
Chapter Number | 8 |
Number of Pages | 25 |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | Peter Lang Publishing |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9783653059335 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3726/978-3-653-05933-5 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.peterlang.com/view/9783653059335/9783653059335.00013.xml |
Abstract | Since its first appearance just over a decade ago, Habermas's constitutional patriotism has inspired a rich and articulate series of theoretical analyses and has indirectly encouraged constitutional projects such as the Constitution for Europe. The popularity of constitutional patriotism among political and constitutional theorists has, however, also generated some confusion over the aims and basic structure of Habermas's endeavour. For instance, it is unclear whether constitutional patriotism ought to be considered a constitutional or political theory. This paper seeks to clarify some of the misunderstandings surrounding constitutional patriotism. It will contend that the theory is, at its core, a political theory that explains the implications of having a democratically open constitutional polity. It also provides a better understanding of the processes, such as the 2014 Scottish referendum over independence, aimed at re-adjusting the relation between central and regional institutions. |
Keywords | constitutional patriotism; Habermas; devolution |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480702. Constitutional law |
480302. Comparative law | |
480499. Law in context not elsewhere classified | |
500202. History and philosophy of law and justice | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3430/constitutional-patriotism-and-the-scottish-referendum
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