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The Political Thought of Justice Antonin Scalia: A Hamiltonian on the Supreme Court

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I was an undergraduate student in Dr. Staab's courses at UCM. This work reads in a similar manner to the discussions that I recall. There are a number of books available on Justice Scalia that read more like biographies of the man or his political philosophy. This one is unique in trying to pain a more dynamic picture rather than just calling the justice a conservative or an originalist. It is a very academic book and the reading level seems just beyond that of the average high school student. It would rank as above average in terms of difficulty compared to many of my better college texts. Still, I've loaned it to several of my more advanced high school students and they have found it readable with a little assistance. A healthy understanding of American political history and the thinking of our early political leaders was needed to appreciate the analysis.

I got this book from a local law library when I worked at a university. This book is so excellent, should be more readily available to the public.

The author is a law professor in the midwest. After reading this book, you will not only understand Justice Scalia's decisions, but you will also have a firm grasp of other Supreme Court justices' stances, and the stances of our founding fathers, not only Hamilton but also Madison and others. An Amazon friend who has the most awesome book lists and reviews, had this on his book list, seemed to have my name on it; I had to read it. He's a lawyer now and he doesn't know how much he has opened my eyes and helped to change my understanding of things. To me, he has lead me to righteousness and for that he will shine in the heavens like the stars forever and ever Daniel 12:3. You are much loved Aaron.

What I love most about Justice Scalia is that, as he describes it, he interprets the law from the law, not as Anton Scalia would have it interpreted. Would that the most recent additions to the court would do the same, but alas it is not likely. He has traveled the country giving lectures and encourages students to read two books-The Federalist Papers by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison and Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America.

PLEASE READ. GET A COPY SOMEHOW.