Description
Created for introductory Logic courses at the undergraduate level or in Law School; also appropriate for a Legal Methods course in Law School. Exploring the intersection of legal analysis and symbolic logic, this solidly written book explains the elements of contemporary symbolic logic and examines the ways in which this powerful tool illuminates the structure of legal reasoning and clarifies various legal problems. Presenting concepts and techniques in a clear and orderly manner, it illustrates discussions with practical examples, legal cases and problems, and integrates numerous exercises to help students check their mastery of the material.Table of Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. Arguments. Key Terms. Logic and the Law. 2. Propositional Logic. And. If. Not. Or. Iff. Derived Rules. Truth Tables. 3. Predicate Logic. Symbolization. Proofs. Propositional Analogues. Interpretations. Relations. Identity. Analysis by Instantiation. 4. Disputations. What are Disputations? Denials. Pleading. Distinguo. Affirmative Defenses. 5. Pitfalls and Paradoxes. Necessary and Sufficient Conditions. Problematic Universal Statements. The Paradox of Material Implication. Quantifier Scope. Existential Import. 6. Intensional Contexts. Extensional and Intensional Contexts. Recognizing Intensional Contexts. Examples and Strategies. Intent, Risk, and Inchoate Crimes. 7. Conclusion. Analogical and Deductive Legal Reasoning. Appendices. Deontic Logic. Formation Rules. Alternative Symbols. Solutions to Starred Exercises. Rules of Inference. Index. Table of Cases. Table of Statutes and Rules.
