Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 June 2012
These lectures were given as the John Robert Seeley lectures at the University of Cambridge, from 2 March to 11 March 1994, in the Little Hall, Sidgwick Avenue site. I rewrote them for publication over the summer of 1994. The theme is constitutionalism in circumstances of cultural diversity. It is discussed in the light of a single work of art, The spirit of Haida Gwaii by Bill Reid. In these dark and discordant times, I do not expect the lectures to move more than a few readers. Nevertheless, the only way to lessen the darkness and discord is to take up the responsibility to speak in the dialogue initiated by The spirit of Haida Gwaii. This is my response.
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