Understanding the constitutional order: common sense, fictions, and ideals

Dennis Gibson

doi:10.1080/20403313.2026.2678629

July 3, 2026JurisprudenceOpen Access

Understanding the constitutional order: common sense, fictions, and ideals

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The aim is to analyze the interplay between constitutional authority and societal values.
Literary analysis of Denis J Galligan's 'Keepers of the Common Good'.
Exploration of the concepts of common sense, fictions, and ideals in constitutional context.
Identifies the crucial role of public opinion in shaping constitutional authority.
Examines how societal fictions influence perceptions of governance and norms.
Highlights the importance of ideals in promoting the common good.

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This analysis explores constitutional authority and its social foundations, highlighting public opinion and shared values.

Abstract

Denis J Galligan’s Keepers of the Common Good: The People, Opinion, and the Social Foundations of Constitutional Authority (‘Keepers’) is a stimulating, well-written, and ambitious book. It is a...

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