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A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist
The Making of an American Originalist
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Randy Barnett's "A Life for Liberty" offers a personal journey through the development of constitutional originalism.
Barnett recounts his experiences, from prosecuting murderers in Chicago to arguing before the Supreme Court.
The book details his pivotal role in shaping legal thought and influencing Supreme Court justices.
It explores the intellectual battles and personal sacrifices involved in defending the original meaning of the Constitution.
Barnett's narrative provides insights into the evolution of legal interpretation and the ongoing debate about the Constitution's meaning.
Barnett recounts his experiences, from prosecuting murderers in Chicago to arguing before the Supreme Court.
The book details his pivotal role in shaping legal thought and influencing Supreme Court justices.
It explores the intellectual battles and personal sacrifices involved in defending the original meaning of the Constitution.
Barnett's narrative provides insights into the evolution of legal interpretation and the ongoing debate about the Constitution's meaning.
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as a memoir tracing the author's ideological journey to libertarianism and legal journey to originalism.

Liz Wolfe

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, who read the book and did a podcast with the author.

Charles C.W. Cooke

Episode 700: Trump Stuns the World
Recommended by Charles C.W. Cooke as a first-person account of the rise of constitutional originalism.

Episode 709: A Horrifying Assassination
Mentioned by Charles C.W. Cooke as a first-person account of the rise of constitutional originalism.

Episode 706: Tariff Troubles
Mentioned by Greg LeBlanc as a memoir detailing ![undefined]()

's journey in law and the originalism movement.

Randy Barnett

540. How Originalism and Libertarianism Changed the Legal Landscape with Randy E. Barnett