Course Description
Summary
The United States Constitution is an “invitation to struggle,” an arena and set of principles for unending battles between irreconcilable visions of freedom, well-being, consent, obligation, and community. Far from enshrining answers, it defends questions. Battles over constitutional interpretation and amendment have been battles to open or close core questions. In this seven-week seminar, we examine these battles at close range. Readings include primary documents, commentary and multidisciplinary scholarship. Writing assignments are weekly and varied.
