Tag: postliberalism

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy

Guest Post, “Not so liberal, but a free society nevertheless? A perspective on liberalism in Japan”

Hans-Martien ten Napel

It is a pleasure to welcome Jiro Mizushima from Chiba University in Japan as this month’s guest contributor to my Substack Newsletter. Professor Mizushima specializes in European political history and comparative politics, with a particular focus on the Netherlands. His research interests encompass various topics, including ongoing welfare and labor reforms in European countries, the… Continue reading Guest Post, “Not so liberal, but a free society nevertheless? A perspective on liberalism in Japan”

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Whither Europe?

Contribution to volume on ‘Fundamental Rights, Religion and Human Dignity. A Constitutional Journey’

Hans-Martien ten Napel

I contributed a chapter on 'Common Good Constitutionalism and Religious Freedom' to the above volume, edited by Javier Martínez-Torrón & Li-ann Thio. The abstract of my chapter reads as follows: This chapter chooses as its starting point two books on constitutionalism that have recently been published. It will attempt to bring these two books into… Continue reading Contribution to volume on ‘Fundamental Rights, Religion and Human Dignity. A Constitutional Journey’

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

CPJ’s 2024 Kuyper Lecturer

Hans-Martien ten Napel

I am honored to have been invited to serve as the Center for Public Justice's 2024 Kuyper Lecturer. The topic of the lecture, which will take place early next month at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI, is: 'In Search of the Radical Middle: Navigating Populism and Progressivism.' Co-referees will be Ruth Melkonian-Hoover, Ph.D., Professor… Continue reading CPJ’s 2024 Kuyper Lecturer

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Substack, “Back to Basics”

Hans-Martien ten Napel

For the original English-language substack post, see https://open.substack.com/pub/hansmartientennapel/p/back-to-basics?r=9844n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true. Mijn substack van vorige jaarwisseling heette ‘A new direction’. Terugkijkend op het afgelopen jaar heeft dit motto langs drie lijnen handen en voeten gekregen: die van het natuurrechtelijk liberalisme, die van het postliberalisme en die van de godsdienstvrijheid.                                                                        -0-0-0- Wat de eerste lijn betreft, heb ik,… Continue reading Substack, “Back to Basics”

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Whither Europe?

Article, ‘Why Europe needs a more post-liberal theory of religious liberty’

Hans-Martien ten Napel

The abstract of the article reads as follows: What is the attitude of European courts toward institutional religious autonomy? Their case law shows a mixed picture, with the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion sometimes weighing less heavily than other interests. One illustrative example is the recent ruling of the Court of Justice… Continue reading Article, ‘Why Europe needs a more post-liberal theory of religious liberty’

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, University, Whither Europe?

Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022!

Hans-Martien ten Napel

Americans do this at Thanksgiving, and it is a beautiful tradition. However, I am only "half-American," so I feel the need to express my special gratitude at this time of the year towards: - Leiden University that made most of the things below possible and also allowed me this year to exchange views with a… Continue reading Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022!

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Summer reading and work in progress

Hans-Martien ten Napel

Here is some of my summer reading for a new book after I finished my current list. The books stem from a list of introductory texts in natural law, Roman law, canon law, and legal history. Several other titles are on my Kindle; just Javier Hervada is rather tricky to get by here. The book… Continue reading Summer reading and work in progress

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Press Release, “Hans-Martien ten Napel participates in The International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism Global Summit”

Hans-Martien ten Napel

"19 January 2021 The Global Summit, which took place from 12-16 January 2021, is an initiative by Richard Albert, the William Stamps Farish Professor in Law, Professor of Government, Director of Constitutional Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and Founder & Director of the International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism. Plenary speakers included… Continue reading Press Release, “Hans-Martien ten Napel participates in The International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism Global Summit”

Comparative Constitutional Law, Democracy, Dutch Politics, Law and Religion, Public Theology, Religion and Politics, Whither Europe?

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hans-Martien ten Napel

As for so many, 2020 has been unique and, in some ways, a tough year. Nevertheless, professionally, there are (again) reasons to be thankful. The following ten highlights may illustrate this: - the collaboration with Prof. Sophie van Bijsterveld of the Radboud University Nijmegen in the realization of a Dutch-language volume on ideas for state and… Continue reading Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!