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Elements of interest of the Approaches of W.V.O. Quine and D. Davidson for the Theory of Constitutional Interpretation: Analysis of Three Theses of the Philosophy of Language of a Post-Neopositivist Nature

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Abstract

In this article I aim to identify, within the philosophical-linguistic reflections of Willard V.O. Quine and Donald Davidson, some indications that might contribute to shedding light on a notable phenomenon of constitutional interpretation, namely the influence exercised, in the process of determining the content of the constitutional provisions attributing fundamental rights, from the complex of beliefs, expectations, purposes, etc. Through this operation, I aim to highlight how the identification of a theoretical-doctrinal background relating to the complex of ethical-political conceptions incorporated by the constitutions is strongly influenced by various elements of an intra- and extra-textual nature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10-23
Number of pages14
JournalRevista de Estudos Constitucionais, Hermeneutica e Teoria do Direito
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025

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  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • "Analytic-Synthetic" Distinction
  • Charitable Interpretation
  • Constitutional Interpretation
  • Constitutionalism of Rights
  • Radical Interpretation
  • constitucionalismo dos direitos
  • distinção “analítico sintético”
  • interpretação caritativa
  • interpretação constitucional
  • interpretação radical

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