For Argument's Sake

11 Pages Posted: 30 Sep 2015 Last revised: 4 Nov 2015

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Kiel Brennan-Marquez

University of Connecticut - School of Law

Date Written: November 2015

Abstract

This paper explores the significance of "arguendo" arguments in legal reasoning. By drawing parallels to everyday conflict — where different integrity norms obtain, and "arguendo" arguments seem morally repugnant — I try to suggest that law should think twice about allowing parties to take factually inconsistent positions.

Keywords: Legal theory, jurisprudence, rhetoric

JEL Classification: K10

Suggested Citation

Brennan-Marquez, Kiel, For Argument's Sake (November 2015). NYU School of Law, Public Law Research Paper No. 15-45, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2666575 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2666575

Kiel Brennan-Marquez (Contact Author)

University of Connecticut - School of Law ( email )

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Hartford, CT 06105
United States

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