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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to give an account of how contemporary Chilean doctrine defines the unitary state as a constitutional concept. Along with presenting the hegemonic reading, it is shown that both the Unitary State defenders and those who challenge it share the same (and only) meaning of the principle. The article presents the idea that, since there is a strong consensus around its content, the legal community treats it as a wholly defined and exhausted object, losing sight of its open and interpretive character. Such consensus has produced confusion between a (possible) conception of a unitary state and its concept.

Alternate abstract:

Este artículo busca dar cuenta de cómo la doctrina chilena contemporánea define al Estado unitario en tanto concepto constitucional. Además de presentar la lectura hegemónica se muestra que, tanto los defensores del Estado Unitario como quienes lo impugnan, reflexionan desde un mismo (y único) significado del principio. El artículo presenta la idea de que, al existir un fuerte consenso en torno a su contenido, la comunidad jurídica lo trata como un objeto completamente definido y agotado, perdiendo de vista su carácter abierto e interpretativo. Dicho consenso genera que se confunda una (posible) concepción del Estado unitario con su concepto.

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Title
El Estado unitario en la doctrina constitucional chilena. Una concepción no controvertida
Alternate title
The Unitary State in the Chilean Constitutional Doctrine. A not Contested Conception
Publication title
Vniversitas; Bogotá
Volume
70
Pages
1-20
Publication year
2021
Publication date
2021
Section
Artículos
Publisher
Editorial Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Place of publication
Bogotá
Country of publication
Colombia
Publication subject
ISSN
00419060
e-ISSN
20111711
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Spanish
Document type
Journal Article
Publication history
 
 
Milestone dates
2021-12-30 (Created); 2022-01-28 (Submitted); 2021-12-15 (Issued); 2022-03-17 (Modified)
ProQuest document ID
3039082096
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/el-estado-unitario-en-la-doctrina-constitucional/docview/3039082096/se-2?accountid=208611
Copyright
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Last updated
2024-04-16
Database
ProQuest One Academic