Reasoning with persuasive precedent: the role of persuasive authority in the law

ABSTRACT: This paper attempts to draw the attention to the role of persuasive authority in the law, by providing a critical review of Frederick Schauer's influential account of persuasive authorities as optional authorities. Although recognizing that Schauer highlights some important features...

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Main Author: Joaquín Reyes Barros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direito da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2017-07-01
Series:Teoria Jurídica Contemporânea
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Online Access:https://revistas.ufrj.br/index.php/rjur/article/view/8653