Reasoning by analogy: a formal reconstruction
Bart Verheij and Jaap Hage
Abstract
In this paper we distinguish three logical reconstructions of reasoning
by analogy in the law. The distinction between these logical forms is supported
by our view on legal rules, goals and principles, and the relation between
them. First, we present this view on legal rules and legal goals and principles.
Second, we describe reasoning by analogy in terms of this view by means
of examples. Finally, we show how these examples can be formally reconstructed
in the logical formalism of Reason-Based Logic.
Keywords: Reasoning by analogy; legal knowledge representation;
legal rules, goals and principles.
Reference:
Verheij, Bart and Hage, Jaap (1994). Reasoning by analogy: a formal
reconstruction. Legal knowledge based systems. The relation with legal
theory (eds. H. Prakken, A. J. Muntjewerff and A. Soeteman), pp. 65-78.
Koninklijke Vermande, Lelystad. Also published as report SKBS/B3.A/94-14.
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