The Forgotten Ron DeSantis Book

https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/02/desantis-american-history-interpretation-constitution-originalism/673152/
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The Forgotten Ron DeSantis Book

This article discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' interpretation of American history and the Constitution through the lens of originalism. Originalism is a constitutional theory that seeks to interpret the Constitution based on its original meaning at the time of its adoption. DeSantis argues that teaching a sanitized or revisionist version of American history in schools does a disservice to students and that a return to a more originalist interpretation of the Constitution is necessary. The article examines the implications of DeSantis' beliefs for education and the broader societal impact of embracing a strict originalist approach to American history and the Constitution.

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This article discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' interpretation of American history and the Constitution through the lens of originalism. Originalism is a constitutional theory that seeks to interpret the Constitution based on its original meaning at the time of its adoption. DeSantis argues that teaching a sanitized or revisionist version of American history in schools does a disservice to students and that a return to a more originalist interpretation of the Constitution is necessary. The article examines the implications of DeSantis' beliefs for education and the broader societal impact of embracing a strict originalist approach to American history and the Constitution.

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