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The book delves into the philosophy of legal proof, emphasizing its critical role in criminal and civil trials that can significantly impact lives and livelihoods. It explores essential questions regarding standards of proof, their justification, and the appropriateness of varying standards across cases. The discussion includes the nature of trial outcomes—whether binary or nuanced—and the concept of proof as probability, particularly addressing the 'Proof Paradox'. Additionally, it examines the trust placed in juries to make these pivotal decisions.
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The Philosophy of Legal Proof, Lewis Ross
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- 2024
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lewis Ross
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 82
- ISBN13
- 9781009507394
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- 4.5 out of 5
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- The book delves into the philosophy of legal proof, emphasizing its critical role in criminal and civil trials that can significantly impact lives and livelihoods. It explores essential questions regarding standards of proof, their justification, and the appropriateness of varying standards across cases. The discussion includes the nature of trial outcomes—whether binary or nuanced—and the concept of proof as probability, particularly addressing the 'Proof Paradox'. Additionally, it examines the trust placed in juries to make these pivotal decisions.