Yes.
Originalism pretends that one can divine author's intent. A notion entirely discredited in literary criticism or at least mitigated by reader response.
Textualism pretends that dictionaries fix the meanings of words for all time rather than tracing their trajectory over social space.
The Founders introduced scientific method to gove…
Originalism pretends that one can divine author's intent. A notion entirely discredited in literary criticism or at least mitigated by reader response.
Textualism pretends that dictionaries fix the meanings of words for all time rather than tracing their trajectory over social space.
The Founders introduced scientific method to government. We come to consensus on provisional and contextual truths through reasoned debate of empirical evidence. We amend the Constitution, elect officials, institute new laws, and make and overturn judicial decisions. If they had a purpose it was to preserve the state and to make progress on civil rights. And to preclude the authoritarianism of tyrants and the irrationality of religion.
Very well said. Religious have had this same problem with the Bible for centuries. There seems to be an addiction to certainty among the right leaning population. Not usually a very effective strategy for solving problems
Yes.
Originalism pretends that one can divine author's intent. A notion entirely discredited in literary criticism or at least mitigated by reader response.
Textualism pretends that dictionaries fix the meanings of words for all time rather than tracing their trajectory over social space.
The Founders introduced scientific method to government. We come to consensus on provisional and contextual truths through reasoned debate of empirical evidence. We amend the Constitution, elect officials, institute new laws, and make and overturn judicial decisions. If they had a purpose it was to preserve the state and to make progress on civil rights. And to preclude the authoritarianism of tyrants and the irrationality of religion.
Very well said. Religious have had this same problem with the Bible for centuries. There seems to be an addiction to certainty among the right leaning population. Not usually a very effective strategy for solving problems