The article unpacks the concept of the rule of law by distinguishing five distinct meanings of the term. These are： （1） the rule of practical wisdom, （2） the rule of the law, （3） rule by law, （4） the rule of ...The article unpacks the concept of the rule of law by distinguishing five distinct meanings of the term. These are： （1） the rule of practical wisdom, （2） the rule of the law, （3） rule by law, （4） the rule of law as a principle of eonstitutionalism, and （5） the rule of law as a power-building technique. It suggests that unless the particular meaning being used is clarified, discussion of the concept is likely to generate more heat than light.展开更多
文摘The article unpacks the concept of the rule of law by distinguishing five distinct meanings of the term. These are： （1） the rule of practical wisdom, （2） the rule of the law, （3） rule by law, （4） the rule of law as a principle of eonstitutionalism, and （5） the rule of law as a power-building technique. It suggests that unless the particular meaning being used is clarified, discussion of the concept is likely to generate more heat than light.
