Should basic rights be enshrined in a written Charter (or Bill of Rights) and interpreted via a process of judicial review? Why or why not?
Assignment Question
Should basic rights be enshrined in a written Charter (or Bill of Rights) and interpreted via a process of judicial review? Why or why not? Your paper should engage with arguments made by both Jeremy Waldron and Wil Waluchow. Be sure to discuss both the idea of a written Charter and the practice of judicial review, and explain how these are related to one another. Carefully explain your reasoning, and remember to consider and respond to one strong objection that a critic might make to your argument. Cite all quotations and close paraphrases properly, using a recognized citation style of your choice (e.g. Chicago Manual of Style or MLA). Include page numbers for quotes and paraphrases, and a complete list of works cited at the end. You are not required to use sources beyond assigned course materials for this paper, but you may do so if you wish. (Use 3 citations from the book attached below) General Guidelines On a separate cover page (which will not be counted in the page count) give your paper a succinct but informative title. Include the topic number you have chosen to work on. Your paper must have a clear thesis statement in the first paragraph (this is the main claim you will be arguing for). Your paper should be organized with an introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction straightforwardly explains the problem set by the topic, what you intend to argue in the paper (this is your thesis statement!), and how you intend to go about it (giving a brief preview of your argument). The body is where you analyze the issue and make your argument. You will need to do some exposition of the philosophical views in question, as indicated within each topic. Then you will need to respond to the question(s) posed about those views, and defend your answer. Think critically and make reference to texts and arguments we’ve studied to provide evidence for claims you make about particular views or arguments. Give reasons for the conclusions you draw. Finally, consider and respond to one strong objection that a critic might make to your argument. The conclusion is nothing more than a brief summary of what you have argued in the paper and why it matters, in the context of the philosophical debate in question. No new arguments should be made here.
