Analogical reasoning Part 1 (Scott Brewer)

Themes covered in this session (note: same as for Session 4.2.2):

Themes covered in this session:

1. Analogical reasoning: an explanation of the basic invariant structure of reasoning by analogy, with exercises for representing analogical (and disanalogical) legal arguments
2. Analogical argument in example-based, case-based and casuistic arguments

projection: to be posted

Readings:

• Brewer, Exemplary Reasoning: Semantics, Pragmatics, and the Rational Force of Reasoning by Analogy (1996)
• Optional: Brewer, Indefeasible analogical argument (2018)
• Monge v Beebe Rubber Company (N.H. Supreme Court 1974)
• Howard v Dorr Woolen Co (N.H. Supreme Court 1980)
• Cloutier v. A&P (N.H. Supreme Court 1981).pdf