Robert Heron Bork was an American legal scholar renowned for advocating the judicial philosophy of originalism. His work delved deeply into understanding and applying the original intent of legal texts, shaping discourse in jurisprudence. Bork's influence was particularly profound in antitrust law, where his perspective on maximizing consumer welfare has become a cornerstone of modern legal thought on the subject. His legacy lies in his rigorous approach to legal principles and their consistent interpretation.
Focusing on the impact of antitrust suits, this book argues that such legal actions can harm consumers by fostering an expensive protection system for inefficient and uncompetitive small businesses. It challenges traditional views on antitrust laws, highlighting their unintended consequences and advocating for a reevaluation of their role in the economy.
The book presents a critical analysis of American culture, arguing that the nation is facing a profound moral decline. The author, a prominent conservative scholar, draws parallels between contemporary society and the biblical city of Gomorrah, suggesting that the foundations of the country are at risk. Through his insights, he warns of the consequences of this cultural degradation, positioning the work as both a reflection on current issues and a call to action for preserving moral integrity.
Robert H. Bork critically analyzes the tendency of courts to engage in decision-making beyond their legally granted authority. He explores the implications of this practice, shedding light on the intersection of law and judicial power. Through his insights, Bork raises important questions about the role of the judiciary in interpreting the law and the potential consequences of judicial overreach on the legal system and society as a whole.
The narrative offers a firsthand perspective on the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearings regarding Judge Bork's nomination, highlighting the intersection of politics and the law. Through his experiences, he delves into the complexities of judicial appointments and the influence of political dynamics on legal interpretation. This account provides insights into the challenges faced by nominees in the political arena and reflects on broader themes of justice and governance.
In this New York Times bestselling book, Robert H. Bork, our country's most distinguished conservative scholar, offers a prophetic and unprecedented view of a culture in decline, a nation in such serious moral trouble that its very foundation is crumbling: a nation that slouches not towards the Bethlehem envisioned by the poet Yeats in 1919, but towards Gomorrah. Slouching Towards Gomorrah is a penetrating, devastatingly insightful exposé of a country in crisis at the end of the millennium, where the rise of modern liberalism, which stresses the dual forces of radical egalitarianism (the equality of outcomes rather than opportunities) and radical individualism (the drastic reduction of limits to personal gratification), has undermined our culture, our intellect, and our morality. Robert H. Bork sounds a very sobering alarm. We can accept our fate and try to insulate ourselves from the effects of a degenerating culture, or we can choose to halt the beast, to oppose modern liberalism in every arena. In the view of Robert Bork, an understanding of our problem and the will to resist may be our only hope.
Právo vystavené svodům politiky. Po několik posledních desetiletí bojovaly americké instituce s pokušením politiky. Jednotlivé profese a akademické disciplíny, které kdysi mívaly svůj vastní život a svou vlastní strukturu, postupně podléhaly, a v některých případech téměř zcela podlehly víře, že to jediné, na čem záleží, jsou politicky žádoucí výsledky, ať už se jich dosáhne jakkoli ...