• Hardcover
• 248
• Justice and Empathy: Toward a Constitutional Ideal
• Robert A. Burt
• English
• 04 October 2024
• 0300224265

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An impassioned argument for the role of courts as a moral and social agent for change and protecting the vulnerable The Supreme Court long considered its highest mission to be the protection of individual liberty from intrusion by government but the court shifted its focus to social and economic equality Constitutional scholar Robert A Burt explores this shift and its implications especially for the legal protection of the vulnerable Crucial to Burt s perspective is his unconventional view of the role of judges not simply to decide disputes but to promote a respectful dialogue leading to a genuine understanding between parties Justice and Empathy Toward a Constitutional IdealThis book marries law and psychology in a way the completely makes sense and remains true throughout Burt s exploration of incarceration race relations personal and communal morality and a number of other social issues Burt s upbringing and experiences enrich this narrative and his understanding of the law and its consequences for minorities He introduces the notion of empathy and its importance rather its need for importance within the judicial system It s a delight to read for anyone interested in our legal system and gives new perspective on the Supreme Court and constitutional law Hardcover