The return of the repressed: Constitutionalism, religion, and political pluralism (original) (raw)

The paper engages with Michel Rosenfeld's book, The Identity of the Constitutional Subject, highlighting its intricate examination of constitutionalism against the backdrop of pluralism and identity politics. It challenges the treatment of organized religions in constitutional frameworks, arguing for a deeper understanding of the diverse interpretations within them and their implications for constitutional discourse. The essay posits that the complex relationship between universalism and particularism in constitutional subjects necessitates acknowledgment of internal debates within religious traditions, rather than a monolithic view that marginalizes alternative voices.