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Scott Brewer
Logic, Probability, and Presumptions in Legal Reasoning [PDF ebook]

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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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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 416 ● ISBN 9781135642747 ● Editor Scott Brewer ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2013 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5298657 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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