Character Evidence
Douglas N. Walton
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Character Evidence
Published
Nov 29, 2010
Publisher
Walton Douglas
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9789048172351
ISBN-10
9048172357
Description
This book is on evidence for character judgments, answering questions about how such judgments are and should be supported or refuted by verifiable evidence. For example, if I claim that some particular person has integrity, or does not, what kind of justification should properly be used to support or refute the claim? This book answers the question using a model of abductive reasoning, commonly called inference to the best explanation. The methodology of the book derives from recent work on models of reasoning in argumentation theory and artificial intelligence. The aim is not just to show how character judgments are made, but to show how they should be properly be made based on sound reasoning, in order to avoid errors and superficial judgments of a kind that are common. Character evidence in law is on a razor’s edge. It is generally inadmissible, for it might tend to prejudice a jury, but it is a kind of evidence often needed in trials, for example, to cross-examine a witness. This book shows that we are not as good at judging character as we think, and often make serious mistakes. But it is shown how character judgments can, in some instances, be based on good reasoning supported by factual evidence in a case.
Subjects
Reputation, celebrity and defamation law
Evidence law
Disclosure to court of defendants' previous convictions, similar offending and bad character
Disclosure to court of defendants' previous convictions, similar offending, and bad character
The law of reputation and brands in the Asia Pacific
Defaming politicians
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Character Evidence?
This edition of Character Evidence has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Character Evidence?
For most readers, Character Evidence typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Character Evidence?
The estimated word count for Character Evidence is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Character Evidence?
Character Evidence was written by Douglas N. Walton.
When was Character Evidence published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Nov 29, 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.