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Emotions in Constitution-making: The 2016 Johan Skytte Prize Lecture.

Authors :
Elster, Jon
Source :
Scandinavian Political Studies. Jun2017, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p133-156. 24p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article draws an association between constitution-making and emotions. It discusses details on theory of emotion, including choice, causal antecedents, beliefs and action. Details on processing of written constitution or constitution making, including point of view, conflicting prescriptions and drafting, are included.Topics include emotion-based risk assessments, constitution of the Fifth French Republic by Charles de Gaulle and Constituent Assembly.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00806757
Volume :
40
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scandinavian Political Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
122812539
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9477.12092