Character Evidence: An Abductive Theory

by Douglas N. Walton

Book Overview

Acknowledgments. 1. The Problem of Character Evidence. 1.1. Individual Worth and Respect for Character. 1.2. Ruling on Relevance of Character Evidence in Trials. 1.3. Problem of the Two-sided Nature of Character Evidence in Law. 1.4. Innuendo and Attacks on Character. 1.5. Character Assassination and Panegyric Discourse. 1.6. Reputation and Character. 1.7. Character Attacks and Ad Hominem Arguments. 1.8. A Problem of Reasoning and Evidence. 1.9. Character...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048172357
• ISBN13: 9789048172351
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"