CONSTITUTIONAL CONVERSATIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF MARCELO NEVES' THEORY OF TRANSCONSTITUTIONALISM
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Transconstitutionalism, Marcelo Neves, Constitutional Conversations, Dialogue between Legal Orders, Modern ConstitutionalismAbstract
This article analyzes Marcelo Neves' theory of transconstitutionalism as a theoretical response to the crisis of modern constitutionalism, whose state-centric paradigm proves insufficient in the face of the challenges of a globalized and multicentric world society. Issues such as the protection of human rights and environmental regulation transcend national borders, requiring new forms of legal interaction. The objective of this paper is, therefore, to explore the foundations, key concepts, and applicability of transconstitutionalism. The methodology employed is qualitative bibliographical research, with an analysis of the works of Marcelo Neves and his main interlocutors. The study delves into the pillars of the theory, such as "constitutional conversations," understood as a method for absorbing dissent, and the construction of "transitional bridges" to constructively manage the fragmentation of law. It is demonstrated how the model overcomes the classic dilemma between monism and pluralism by proposing a heterarchical network of dialogue among multiple legal orders—state, international, and non-state. The practical relevance of the theory is illustrated by the analysis of emblematic cases, which reveal reciprocal learning between different jurisdictions. It is concluded that transconstitutionalism offers an indispensable theoretical framework for contemporary constitutional theory, allowing for a more sophisticated analysis of complex global legal interactions, although it is recognized that its practical effectiveness faces the limits imposed by power asymmetries on the world stage.
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