Dignity in the Legal and Political Philosophy of Ronald Dworkin

Ronald Dworkin (1931-2013), an American legal philosopher, jurist, and scholar, was a stalwart advocate of human rights and dignity who developed a formidable scholarly combination of law and moral integrity. He propounded some of the most influential theories of law and morality in modern jurisprudence.

This volume explores his thoughts on dignity where self-respect and authenticity play a key role. It also sheds light on contemporary judicial and moral conundrums, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the complex relationship between dignity, human will, and responsibility. The book, with contributions from eminent philosophers and thinkers from across the world, provides a detailed analysis of Dworkin's work on dignity. Each essay in the volume interprets his rich jurisprudential work, and motivates legal philosophers, practitioners, and judges to understand, practise, and disseminate Dworkin's jurisprudential thoughts.

Foreword by John Finnis

Acknowledgments

Introduction by Veronica Rodriguez-Blanco's


Part I - Integrity, Values, Interpretation, and Objectivity

1. Ronald Dworkin: Life and Works - Lokendra Malik

2. Integrity and Truth in Law's Empire - Jonathan Crowe

3. Dworkin's Perfectionism - James E. Fleming and Linda C. McClain

4. Interpretation in Normative Domains - 8. Alexander Brown

5. Justice, Integrity, and the Common Law - Trevor R.S. Allan

6. Taking (Human) Dignity and Rights Seriously: The Integrated Legal, Moral, and Political Philosophy of Ronald Dworkin - Imer Flores

7. Are There Any Interpretative Concepts? - Pritam Baruah

Part II - Dignity, Responsibility, and Free Will

8. Interpreting Human Dignity - Allen W. Wood

9. Dworkin's Dignity Under the Lens of the Magician of Kö¶nisberg - Veronica Rodriguez-Blanco

10. Does Dignity Help in Thinking about Paternalism - Barbara Baum Levenbook

11. Dignity, Rights, and Virtues in the Department of Values - Isabel Trujillo

Part III - Freedom of Speech, Right to Privacy, and Human Rights

12. Dignity and Free Speech - David Richards

13. Ronald Dworkin and Free Speech - James Allan

14. Exit Hercules: Ronald Dworkin and the Crisis of the Age of Rights - Lorenzo Zucca

Part IV - Dignity, Constitutions, and Legal Systems

15. Revamping Associative Obligations - George Pavlakos

16. Dworkinian Dignity: Rights and Responsibilities of a Life Well Lived - Erin Daly

17. Ronald Dworkin's Judge: Philosopher Master of Rights - Salman Khurshid

18. A Dworkinian Reading of the Indian Constitution - Suhrith Parthasarathy

19. A Dworkinian Right to Privacy in New Zealand - Mark Bennett and Petra Butler


Afterword by Justice A.K. Sikri

Index

About the Editors and Contributors