Law

Thinking Like a Lawyer

A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning

(Author) Frederick Schauer
Format: Paperback
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This primer on legal reasoning is aimed at law students and upper-level undergraduates. But it is also an original exposition of basic legal concepts that scholars and lawyers will find stimulating. It covers such topics as rules, precedent, authority, analogical reasoning, the common law, statutory interpretation, legal realism, judicial opinions, legal facts, and burden of proof.

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Publisher:
Harvard University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
256
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780674062481
Publish year:
2012
Publish date:
April 16, 2012

Frederick Schauer

Frederick Schauer is a renowned legal scholar known for his work in the field of jurisprudence. His most famous work, "Playing by the Rules: A Philosophical Examination of Rule-Based Decision-Making in Law and in Life," explores the complexities of rule-following behavior. Schauer's writing is clear, analytical, and thought-provoking, making significant contributions to the understanding of legal reasoning and decision-making.

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