The Federalist Papers · Character
The Judicious Blackstone
English jurist William Blackstone, cited for his commentaries on law and government.
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First appearance: lxxviii the judiciary department
The Judicious Blackstone shows up with force in VI: Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Not directly mentioned in this excerpt, but the chapter's legal reasoning echoes principles associated with Blackstone's commentaries.
The Judicious Blackstone first appears in 0080 lxxviii the judiciary department.
In VI: Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States: Not directly mentioned in this excerpt, but the chapter's legal reasoning echoes principles associated with Blackstone's commentaries.
Later, in XII: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Revenue: Referenced indirectly through legal principles of taxation.
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- VI: Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States
- XII: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Revenue
- XXVI: The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered
- LXXXIV: Certain General and Miscellaneous Objections to the Constitution Considered and Answered
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