Judicial reasoning: the production of legal knowledge (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the significance of categorizing judicial ratios, particularly distinguishing between logical and non-logical ratios, to enhance understanding of their validity among legal practitioners and the general public. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing judicial reasoning to ascertain the nature and implications of various judicial ratios. The author provides examples from legal cases to illustrate inconsistencies in judicial reasoning and establishes a framework for evaluating judicial ratios based on logical criteria.