Logic, Probability, and Presumptions in Legal Reasoning (Philosophy of Legal Reasoning: A Collection of Essays by Philosophers and Legal Scholars)

Book 2 of 5: Philosophy of Legal Reasoning: A Collection of Essays by Philosophers and Legal Scholars
 
9780815326557: Logic, Probability, and Presumptions in Legal Reasoning (Philosophy of Legal Reasoning: A Collection of Essays by Philosophers and Legal Scholars)
ISBN 10: 0815326556 ISBN 13: 9780815326557
Publisher: Routledge, 1998

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.

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About the Author

Scott Brewer

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0815326556
ISBN 13 
9780815326557
Binding
Library Binding
Edition number
1
Number of pages
414
Editor
Brewer Scott