Analogy and Exemplary Reasoning in Legal Discourse

Analogy and Exemplary Reasoning in Legal Discourse

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This book brings together contributions from leading figures in legal studies on analogy and related forms of reasoning in the law. Analogical reasoning-which relies on the concept of two different things being in some way like each other-is hugely important not just in the practice of law, but it i...

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Other Authors: Kaptein, Hendrik (Editor), Velden, van der, Bastiaan (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam University Press 2018
Subjects:
Jurisprudence & general issues
legal analogy
exemplary reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Inference
Law
Precedent
Prima facie
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Summary:This book brings together contributions from leading figures in legal studies on analogy and related forms of reasoning in the law. Analogical reasoning-which relies on the concept of two different things being in some way like each other-is hugely important not just in the practice of law, but it is nonetheless strongly contested.
ISBN:9789462985902
Access:Open Access

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