Originalism: An Introduction

1 unit

This course introduces originalism and textualism in theory and in practice. Once out of fashion, originalist and textualist arguments now predominate at the Supreme Court. As Justice Kagan put it, "We are all originalists now." This course will cover the theories of originalism and textualism, criticisms of each, and originalism and textualism in practice. The course aim is to equip students with a greater understanding of (and proficiency with) this widely applicable methodology.