ABSTRACT

James Madison (1751-1836) - 'the Father of the American Constitution' - was a legal and political thinker of great originality and range. The essays by eminent scholars reprinted in this volume explore various facets and aspects of Madison's legal, constitutional and political thought. These include his views of human nature, republican political theory and practice, federalism, natural and civil rights, religious liberty, and constitutional interpretation. The volume is edited and introduced by Terence Ball whose scholarly publications include an authoritative annotated edition of Hamilton, Madison and Jay's The Federalist (Cambridge University Press, 2003).

part I|24 pages

Life and Times

chapter 1|22 pages

James Madison [1751–1836]

part V|27 pages

The Federalist and Federalism

chapter 14|25 pages

Madison and Modern Federalism

part VI|71 pages

Madison’s Bill of Rights

part VII|24 pages

Religious Liberty

part VIII|56 pages

Political Parties

part IX|20 pages

Interpreting The Constitution: What’s Wrong With “Original Intent”?