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Book Synopsis: Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.
This insightful and highly readable Advanced Introduction provides a succinct, yet comprehensive, overview of legal reasoning, covering both reasoning from canonical texts and legal decision-making in the absence of rules. Overall, it argues that there are only two methods by which judges decide legal disputes: deductive reasoning from rules and unconstrained moral, practical, and empirical reasoning.
- Discussion and analysis of the interpretive methods used in legal decision-making
- Guidance for the reader through the debates on analogical reasoning and construction of legal principles
- A defense of intention-based interpretation of legal rules and natural reasoning in law.
This Advanced Introduction will be an invaluable resource for students looking for an overview of the subject. It will also be useful for legal practitioners, scholars, and judges.
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Are you a law student or legal practitioner looking to enhance your understanding of legal reasoning? Look no further! The Advanced Introduction to Legal Reasoning, part of the renowned Elgar Advanced Introductions series, is here to provide you with a comprehensive overview of this essential subject. Written by leading scholars in the field, this stimulating and thoughtful book offers a concise yet rigorous survey of the substantive and policy issues associated with legal reasoning.
Whether you're interested in reasoning from canonical texts or exploring legal decision-making in the absence of rules, this book has got you covered. It delves into the interpretive methods used in legal decision-making, providing valuable guidance on debates surrounding analogical reasoning and the construction of legal principles.
One of the standout features of this Advanced Introduction is its defense of intention-based interpretation of legal rules and natural reasoning in law. By exploring these concepts, the book offers fresh insights into the foundations of legal reasoning and challenges conventional wisdom.
Not just for students, this book is a valuable resource for legal practitioners, scholars, and judges alike. Its accessible yet rigorous approach ensures that readers of all backgrounds can benefit from its insights. If you're ready to enhance your understanding of legal reasoning, get your hands on the Advanced Introduction to Legal Reasoning today here.
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