Logic, Probability, and Presumptions in Legal Reasoning

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Synopsis

At least since plato and Aristotle, thinkers have pondered the relationship between philosophical arguments and the "sophistical" arguments offered by the Sophists -- who were the first professional lawyers. Judges wield substantial political power, and the justifications they offer for their decisions are a vital means by which citizens can assess the legitimacy of how that power is exercised. However, to evaluate judicial justifications requires close attention to the method of reasoning behind decisions. This new collection illuminates and explains the political and moral importance in justifying the exercise of judicial power.

Book details

Series:
Philosophy of Legal Reasoning: A Collection of Essays by Philosophers and Legal Scholars
Author:
Scott Brewer
ISBN:
9781135642747
Related ISBNs:
9781315051826, 9780815326557, 9780815326557
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
416
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-07-28
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1998
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Reference