The Philosophy of the Constitution — Chapter Summary

The Constitution is based on

The Constitution is based on a moral vision. Its ideas of rights, citizenship, minority, democracy, and equality need to be understood together with t

A constitution allows a colonised people

A constitution allows a colonised people to govern themselves through peaceful and democratic means. Jawaharlal Nehru saw the Constituent Assembly as

Freedom of expression

Freedom of expression, freedom from arbitrary arrest, and freedom of conscience are central to the Constitution. Rammohan Roy had earlier opposed colo

The Constitution goes beyond classical liberalism

The Constitution goes beyond classical liberalism by protecting disadvantaged groups. Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is a major

The Constitution recognises cultural and religious

The Constitution recognises cultural and religious communities and protects their rights, including the right to establish and run educational institu