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J. Paul Kelleher

J. Paul Kelleher is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Twitter: @kelleher_

Latest articles by J. Paul Kelleher

The Big Idea
How Judge Gorsuch’s views on “natural law” could shape his opinions on the Supreme CourtHow Judge Gorsuch’s views on “natural law” could shape his opinions on the Supreme Court
The Big Idea

Despite his praise for Antonin Scalia, Gorsuch’s philosophy is a long way from Scalia’s originalism

By J. Paul Kelleher
The Big Idea
Neil Gorsuch’s “natural law” philosophy is a long way from Justice Scalia’s originalismNeil Gorsuch’s “natural law” philosophy is a long way from Justice Scalia’s originalism
The Big Idea

In the version Gorsuch embraces, judges identify the moral principles the law embodies. They aren’t neutral umpires.

By J. Paul Kelleher

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