Journal article
God, Locke and Montesquieu: Some Thoughts Concerning the Religious Foundations of Modern Constitutionalism
The Western Australian Jurist, Vol.1, pp.1-13
2010
Abstract
Christianity has played an enormously important role in the origins and development of modern constitutionalism. Indeed, Christian principles are enshrined in the most significant documents in Western legal history, including the English Bill of Rights (1689) and the American Declaration of Independence (1776). First, this paper analyses the profound impact of Christian philosophy on the development of modern constitutionalism. Secondly, this paper discusses the ongoing marginalisation of Christianity in Western societies, explaining how the secular intolerance of our day could constitute a threat to our fundamental rights and freedoms.
Details
- Title
- God, Locke and Montesquieu: Some Thoughts Concerning the Religious Foundations of Modern Constitutionalism
- Authors/Creators
- A. Zimmermann (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- The Western Australian Jurist, Vol.1, pp.1-13
- Publisher
- School of Law, Murdoch University; Chatswood, N.S.W.
- Identifiers
- 991005545032507891
- Copyright
- The Author
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Law
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher URL
- http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Law/Research-and-Journals/Journals/The-Western-Australian-Jurist/Publications/
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