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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

0/2/0. 16 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Tereza Švestáková

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Výstupy z učení

Student should be able:
- explain concept of legal argumentation
- explain nature of different argumentative approaches
- explain distinction of argumentation by legal rules and by legal principles
- explain concepts: plain meaning rule, golden rule, mischief rule
- enumerate and identify in practice types of falacies

Osnova

• (1) Concept of legal argumentation
• (2) Logical approach to legal argumentation
• (3) Rhetorical approach to legal argumentation
• (4) Dialogical approach to legal argumentation
• (5) Theory of discourse
• (6) Formal fallacies
• (7) Informal falacies
• (8) Textual v. purposive approach to statutory interpretation
• (9) Indefinite legal concepts and judicial discretion
• (10) Interpretation of rules v. principles (hard cases)
• (11) Analysis of selected cases 1
• (12) Analysis of selected cases 2

Literatura

povinná literatura
• FETERIS, E. T. Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation : A Survey of Theories on the Justification of Judicial Decisions, Second edition.; Springer: The Netherlands, 2017
• RAHMAN, S, ARMGART M, KVERNENES HCN. New developments in legal reasoning and logic : from ancient law to modern legal systems. Cham: Springer; 2022

doporučená literatura
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222
• SHAPIRO SJ. Legality. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press; 2013

neurčeno
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

0/2/0. 16 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Vyučující

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D. (cvičící)

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Tereza Švestáková

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

N_FLA/cKPH: každé sudé úterý 8:45–9:29 E228, každé sudé úterý 9:30–10:15 E228, každé sudé úterý 10:30–11:14 E228, každé sudé úterý 11:15–12:00 E228, P. Čechák
N_FLA/vBSKPH: So 10. 2. 14:00–15:30 E306, 15:45–17:15 E306, Pá 23. 2. 17:30–19:00 S13, 19:15–20:45 S13, So 9. 3. 9:45–11:15 E306, 11:30–13:00 E306, Pá 12. 4. 17:30–19:00 S13, 19:15–20:45 S13, P. Čechák
N_FLA/vBSMO: Pá 2. 2. 14:00–15:30 M27, 15:45–17:15 M27, Pá 16. 2. 14:00–15:30 M27, 15:45–17:15 M27, Pá 1. 3. 14:00–15:30 M27, 15:45–17:15 M27, Pá 15. 3. 14:00–15:30 M27, 15:45–17:15 M27, P. Čechák
N_FLA/vKKV: Pá 9. 2. 14:00–15:30 KV301, 15:45–17:15 KV301, So 24. 2. 14:00–15:30 KV301, 15:45–17:15 KV301, Pá 8. 3. 14:00–15:30 KV301, 15:45–17:15 KV301, So 13. 4. 14:00–15:30 KV301, 15:45–17:15 KV301, P. Čechák

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Výstupy z učení

Student should be able:
- explain concept of legal argumentation
- explain nature of different argumentative approaches
- explain distinction of argumentation by legal rules and by legal principles
- explain concepts: plain meaning rule, golden rule, mischief rule
- enumerate and identify in practice types of falacies

Osnova

• (1) The Outline of a Theory of Legal Argumentation and the Concept of Law
• (2) Legal Argument Template
• (3) Problem of the Justification of Legal Decisions and the Topic Theory
• (4) Correctness of Normative Statements and the Morality of Law
• (5) General Practical Discourse
• (6) Legal Discourse as a Special Case
• (7) Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation
• (8) Informal vs. Formal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases
• (9) The Correspondence Theory of Truth
• (10) Analogy vs. Argument from the Contrary (argumentum e contrario)
• (11) Argument from a Yet Stronger Reason (argumentum a fortiori) and Argument from Authority or an Appeal to Authority (argumentum ad verecundiam)
• (12) Argument (Reduction) to Absurdity (argumentum ad absurdum) and Proof by Contradiction

Literatura

doporučená literatura
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222

neurčeno
• Feteris, Eveline: The Study of Legal Argumentation in Argumentation Theory and Legal Theory: Approaches and Developments. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 11-32, Summer 2011
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• David, Marian: The Correspondence Theory of Truth. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015.
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004
• White, Nancy J.: Simple Steps: Teaching Legal Argumentation Using the Legal Argument Template. Journal of Legal Studies in Business, pp. 1-43, 2010
• Bertea, Stefano: Legal Argumentation Theory and the Concept of Law. F.H. van Eemeren, et al. (eds.), Anyone Who Has a View. Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Argumentation, Dordrecht: Kluwer, pp. 213-226, 2003
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• Radbruch, Gustav: Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1–11

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

0/2/0. 16 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Vyučující

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D. (cvičící)

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Tereza Švestáková

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

N_FLA/cKPH: každé liché úterý 10:30–11:14 S23, každé liché úterý 11:15–12:00 S23, každé liché úterý 12:15–12:59 S23, každé liché úterý 13:00–13:45 S23, P. Čechák
N_FLA/vBSKPH: So 25. 2. 9:45–11:15 E227, 11:30–13:00 E227, So 11. 3. 9:45–11:15 E306, 11:30–13:00 E306, Pá 14. 4. 17:30–19:00 S24, 19:15–20:45 S24, Pá 28. 4. 17:30–19:00 S24, 19:15–20:45 S24, P. Čechák
N_FLA/vBSKV: Pá 24. 2. 14:00–15:30 KV308, 15:45–17:15 KV308, Pá 10. 3. 14:00–15:30 KV308, 15:45–17:15 KV308, So 15. 4. 14:00–15:30 KV308, 15:45–17:15 KV308, So 29. 4. 9:45–11:15 KV308, 11:30–13:00 KV308, P. Čechák

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Výstupy z učení

Student should be able:
- explain concept of legal argumentation
- explain nature of different argumentative approaches
- explain distinction of argumentation by legal rules and by legal principles
- explain concepts: plain meaning rule, golden rule, mischief rule
- enumerate and identify in practice types of falacies

Osnova

• (1) The Outline of a Theory of Legal Argumentation and the Concept of Law
• (2) Legal Argument Template
• (3) Problem of the Justification of Legal Decisions and the Topic Theory
• (4) Correctness of Normative Statements and the Morality of Law
• (5) General Practical Discourse
• (6) Legal Discourse as a Special Case
• (7) Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation
• (8) Informal vs. Formal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases
• (9) The Correspondence Theory of Truth
• (10) Analogy vs. Argument from the Contrary (argumentum e contrario)
• (11) Argument from a Yet Stronger Reason (argumentum a fortiori) and Argument from Authority or an Appeal to Authority (argumentum ad verecundiam)
• (12) Argument (Reduction) to Absurdity (argumentum ad absurdum) and Proof by Contradiction

Literatura

doporučená literatura
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222

neurčeno
• Feteris, Eveline: The Study of Legal Argumentation in Argumentation Theory and Legal Theory: Approaches and Developments. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 11-32, Summer 2011
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• David, Marian: The Correspondence Theory of Truth. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015.
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004
• White, Nancy J.: Simple Steps: Teaching Legal Argumentation Using the Legal Argument Template. Journal of Legal Studies in Business, pp. 1-43, 2010
• Bertea, Stefano: Legal Argumentation Theory and the Concept of Law. F.H. van Eemeren, et al. (eds.), Anyone Who Has a View. Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Argumentation, Dordrecht: Kluwer, pp. 213-226, 2003
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• Radbruch, Gustav: Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1–11

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

1/1/0. 12 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Vyučující

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D. (cvičící)

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Tereza Švestáková

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

N_FLA/cBSKV: každou lichou středu 12:15–12:59 KV308, každou lichou středu 13:00–13:45 KV308, kromě St 13. 4., kromě St 27. 4. ; a St 4. 5. 17:30–19:00 KV308, 19:15–20:45 KV308, P. Čechák
N_FLA/cBSMO: každé sudé úterý 14:00–14:44 M12KL, každé sudé úterý 14:45–15:30 M12KL, kromě Út 5. 4. ; a Út 3. 5. 19:15–20:45 M01, P. Čechák
N_FLA/cBSPH: každé liché úterý 15:45–16:29 S11, každé liché úterý 16:30–17:15 S11, kromě Út 12. 4., kromě Út 26. 4. ; a Čt 21. 4. 14:00–15:30 S24, Čt 5. 5. 19:15–20:45 ONLINE, P. Čechák
N_FLA/pBSKV: každou lichou středu 10:30–11:14 KV308, každou lichou středu 11:15–12:00 KV308, kromě St 13. 4., kromě St 27. 4. ; a St 30. 3. 15:45–17:15 KV308, St 4. 5. 15:45–17:15 KV308, P. Čechák
N_FLA/pBSMO: každé sudé úterý 12:15–12:59 M12KL, každé sudé úterý 13:00–13:45 M12KL, kromě Út 5. 4. ; a Út 3. 5. 17:30–19:00 M01, P. Čechák
N_FLA/pBSPH: každé liché úterý 14:00–14:44 S11, každé liché úterý 14:45–15:30 S11, kromě Út 12. 4., kromě Út 26. 4. ; a Čt 21. 4. 12:15–13:45 S24, Čt 5. 5. 17:30–19:00 ONLINE, P. Čechák
N_FLA/vBSKV: So 12. 3. 14:00–15:30 KV308, 15:45–17:15 KV308, So 9. 4. 9:45–11:15 KV308, 11:30–13:00 KV308, Pá 6. 5. 14:00–15:30 KV308, 15:45–17:15 KV308, P. Čechák
N_FLA/vBSMO: So 19. 2. 9:45–11:15 M22, 11:30–13:00 M22, So 5. 3. 9:45–11:15 M22, 11:30–13:00 M22, So 19. 3. 9:45–11:15 M22, 11:30–13:00 M22, P. Čechák
N_FLA/vBSPH: So 26. 2. 14:00–15:30 E230, 15:45–17:15 E230, Pá 11. 3. 17:30–19:00 S23, 19:15–20:45 S23, So 26. 3. 14:00–15:30 E230, 15:45–17:15 E230, P. Čechák

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Výstupy z učení

Student should be able:
- explain concept of legal argumentation
- explain nature of different argumentative approaches
- explain distinction of argumentation by legal rules and by legal principles
- explain concepts: plain meaning rule, golden rule, mischief rule
- enumerate and identify in practice types of falacies

Osnova

• (1) The Outline of a Theory of Legal Argumentation and the Concept of Law
• (2) Legal Argument Template
• (3) Problem of the Justification of Legal Decisions and the Topic Theory
• (4) Correctness of Normative Statements and the Morality of Law
• (5) General Practical Discourse
• (6) Legal Discourse as a Special Case
• (7) Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation
• (8) Informal vs. Formal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases
• (9) The Correspondence Theory of Truth
• (10) Analogy vs. Argument from the Contrary (argumentum e contrario)
• (11) Argument from a Yet Stronger Reason (argumentum a fortiori) and Argument from Authority or an Appeal to Authority (argumentum ad verecundiam)
• (12) Argument (Reduction) to Absurdity (argumentum ad absurdum) and Proof by Contradiction

Literatura

doporučená literatura
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222

neurčeno
• Feteris, Eveline: The Study of Legal Argumentation in Argumentation Theory and Legal Theory: Approaches and Developments. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 11-32, Summer 2011
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• David, Marian: The Correspondence Theory of Truth. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015.
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004
• White, Nancy J.: Simple Steps: Teaching Legal Argumentation Using the Legal Argument Template. Journal of Legal Studies in Business, pp. 1-43, 2010
• Bertea, Stefano: Legal Argumentation Theory and the Concept of Law. F.H. van Eemeren, et al. (eds.), Anyone Who Has a View. Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Argumentation, Dordrecht: Kluwer, pp. 213-226, 2003
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• Radbruch, Gustav: Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1–11

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

1/1/0. 12 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Vyučující

doc. JUDr. PhDr. Jiří Bílý, CSc. (cvičící)
JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D. (cvičící)
prof. Dr. et Dr. Vladimír Robert Matas, MA, CSc. (cvičící)

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Tereza Švestáková

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

N_FLA/cBSMO: každé sudé pondělí 15:45–16:29 M15, každé sudé pondělí 16:30–17:15 M15, V. Matas
N_FLA/cBSPH: každé liché pondělí 14:00–14:44 S13, každé liché pondělí 14:45–15:30 S13, kromě Po 1. 3. ; a Čt 25. 3. 14:00–15:30 S11, J. Bílý
N_FLA/pBSMO: každé sudé pondělí 14:00–14:44 M15, každé sudé pondělí 14:45–15:30 M15, V. Matas
N_FLA/pBSPH: každé liché pondělí 12:15–12:59 S13, každé liché pondělí 13:00–13:45 S13, kromě Po 1. 3. ; a Čt 25. 3. 12:15–13:45 S11, J. Bílý
N_FLA/vBSPH: So 13. 3. 9:45–11:15 S24, 11:30–13:00 S24, Pá 16. 4. 14:00–15:30 S24, 15:45–17:15 S24, Pá 23. 4. 14:00–15:30 S24, 15:45–17:15 S24, P. Čechák

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Výstupy z učení

Student should be able:
- explain concept of legal argumentation
- explain nature of different argumentative approaches
- explain distinction of argumentation by legal rules and by legal principles
- explain concepts: plain meaning rule, golden rule, mischief rule
- enumerate and identify in practice types of falacies

Osnova

• (1) The Outline of a Theory of Legal Argumentation and the Concept of Law
• (2) Legal Argument Template
• (3) Problem of the Justification of Legal Decisions and the Topic Theory
• (4) Correctness of Normative Statements and the Morality of Law
• (5) General Practical Discourse
• (6) Legal Discourse as a Special Case
• (7) Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation
• (8) Informal vs. Formal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases
• (9) The Correspondence Theory of Truth
• (10) Analogy vs. Argument from the Contrary (argumentum e contrario)
• (11) Argument from a Yet Stronger Reason (argumentum a fortiori) and Argument from Authority or an Appeal to Authority (argumentum ad verecundiam)
• (12) Argument (Reduction) to Absurdity (argumentum ad absurdum) and Proof by Contradiction

Literatura

doporučená literatura
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222

neurčeno
• Feteris, Eveline: The Study of Legal Argumentation in Argumentation Theory and Legal Theory: Approaches and Developments. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 11-32, Summer 2011
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• David, Marian: The Correspondence Theory of Truth. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015.
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004
• White, Nancy J.: Simple Steps: Teaching Legal Argumentation Using the Legal Argument Template. Journal of Legal Studies in Business, pp. 1-43, 2010
• Bertea, Stefano: Legal Argumentation Theory and the Concept of Law. F.H. van Eemeren, et al. (eds.), Anyone Who Has a View. Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Argumentation, Dordrecht: Kluwer, pp. 213-226, 2003
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• Radbruch, Gustav: Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1–11

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

1/1/0. 6 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Vyučující

doc. JUDr. PhDr. Jiří Bílý, CSc. (cvičící)
Mgr. Marcela Hergesselová (cvičící)
PhDr. Ingrid Vichnarová (cvičící)

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Tereza Švestáková

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

N_FLA/cBSKV: každý sudý čtvrtek 12:15–12:59 KV211, každý sudý čtvrtek 13:00–13:45 KV211, kromě Čt 5. 3., kromě Čt 2. 4. ; a Út 17. 3. 15:45–17:15 KV211, Po 20. 4. 14:00–15:30 KV206, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/cBSPH: každé sudé úterý 15:45–16:29 S14, každé sudé úterý 16:30–17:15 S14, J. Bílý
N_FLA/cKPH: každou sudou středu 17:30–18:14 S11, každou sudou středu 18:15–19:00 S11, J. Bílý
N_FLA/pBSKPH: každé sudé úterý 14:00–14:44 S11, každé sudé úterý 14:45–15:30 S11, J. Bílý
N_FLA/pBSKV: každý sudý čtvrtek 10:30–11:14 KV211, každý sudý čtvrtek 11:15–12:00 KV211, kromě Čt 5. 3., kromě Čt 2. 4. ; a Út 17. 3. 14:00–15:30 KV211, Po 6. 4. 14:00–15:30 KV206, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/vBSKPH: So 29. 2. 9:45–11:15 S32, 11:30–13:00 S32, Pá 13. 3. 14:00–15:30 S32, J. Bílý
N_FLA/vBSKV: So 15. 2. 8:00–9:30 KV310, Pá 13. 3. 17:30–19:00 KV310, Pá 17. 4. 14:00–15:30 KV301, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/vBSMO: Pá 7. 2. 17:30–19:00 M16, So 22. 2. 8:00–9:30 M27, 9:45–11:15 M27, M. Hergesselová

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Výstupy z učení

Student should be able:
- explain concept of legal argumentation
- explain nature of different argumentative approaches
- explain distinction of argumentation by legal rules and by legal principles
- explain concepts: plain meaning rule, golden rule, mischief rule
- enumerate and identify in practice types of falacies

Osnova

• (1) The Outline of a Theory of Legal Argumentation and the Concept of Law
• (2) Legal Argument Template
• (3) Problem of the Justification of Legal Decisions and the Topic Theory
• (4) Correctness of Normative Statements and the Morality of Law
• (5) General Practical Discourse
• (6) Legal Discourse as a Special Case
• (7) Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation
• (8) Informal vs. Formal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases
• (9) The Correspondence Theory of Truth
• (10) Analogy vs. Argument from the Contrary (argumentum e contrario)
• (11) Argument from a Yet Stronger Reason (argumentum a fortiori) and Argument from Authority or an Appeal to Authority (argumentum ad verecundiam)
• (12) Argument (Reduction) to Absurdity (argumentum ad absurdum) and Proof by Contradiction

Literatura

doporučená literatura
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222

neurčeno
• Feteris, Eveline: The Study of Legal Argumentation in Argumentation Theory and Legal Theory: Approaches and Developments. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 11-32, Summer 2011
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• David, Marian: The Correspondence Theory of Truth. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015.
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004
• White, Nancy J.: Simple Steps: Teaching Legal Argumentation Using the Legal Argument Template. Journal of Legal Studies in Business, pp. 1-43, 2010
• Bertea, Stefano: Legal Argumentation Theory and the Concept of Law. F.H. van Eemeren, et al. (eds.), Anyone Who Has a View. Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Argumentation, Dordrecht: Kluwer, pp. 213-226, 2003
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• Radbruch, Gustav: Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1–11

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

1/1. 6 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Vyučující

Mgr. Marcela Hergesselová (cvičící)
prof. Dr. et Dr. Vladimír Robert Matas, MA, CSc. (cvičící)
PhDr. Ingrid Vichnarová (cvičící)

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Soušková

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

N_FLA/cBSMO: každé liché pondělí 12:15–12:59 M25, každé liché pondělí 13:00–13:45 M25, M. Hergesselová
N_FLA/cKPH: každý lichý čtvrtek 15:45–16:29 S13, každý lichý čtvrtek 16:30–17:15 S13, V. Matas
N_FLA/cPPPH: každý lichý čtvrtek 17:30–18:14 S11, každý lichý čtvrtek 18:15–19:00 S11, V. Matas
N_FLA/pBSMO: každé liché pondělí 10:30–11:14 M25, každé liché pondělí 11:15–12:00 M25, M. Hergesselová
N_FLA/pKPPPH: každý lichý čtvrtek 14:00–14:44 S11, každý lichý čtvrtek 14:45–15:30 S11, V. Matas
N_FLA/vBSKPH: Pá 15. 2. 14:00–15:30 S01, 15:45–17:15 S01, Pá 1. 3. 14:00–15:30 S01, V. Matas
N_FLA/vBSPPKV: So 16. 2. 9:45–11:15 KV301, 11:30–13:00 KV301, So 16. 3. 14:00–15:30 KV301, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/vPPPVPH: Pá 1. 3. 15:45–17:15 S22, Pá 15. 3. 14:00–15:30 S33, 15:45–17:15 S33, V. Matas

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Výstupy z učení

Student should be able:
- explain concept of legal argumentation
- explain nature of different argumentative approaches
- explain distinction of argumentation by legal rules and by legal principles
- explain concepts: plain meaning rule, golden rule, mischief rule
- enumerate and identify in practice types of falacies

Osnova

• (1) The Outline of a Theory of Legal Argumentation and the Concept of Law
• (2) Legal Argument Template
• (3) Problem of the Justification of Legal Decisions and the Topic Theory
• (4) Correctness of Normative Statements and the Morality of Law
• (5) General Practical Discourse
• (6) Legal Discourse as a Special Case
• (7) Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation
• (8) Informal vs. Formal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases
• (9) The Correspondence Theory of Truth
• (10) Analogy vs. Argument from the Contrary (argumentum e contrario)
• (11) Argument from a Yet Stronger Reason (argumentum a fortiori) and Argument from Authority or an Appeal to Authority (argumentum ad verecundiam)
• (12) Argument (Reduction) to Absurdity (argumentum ad absurdum) and Proof by Contradiction

Literatura

doporučená literatura
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222

neurčeno
• Feteris, Eveline: The Study of Legal Argumentation in Argumentation Theory and Legal Theory: Approaches and Developments. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 11-32, Summer 2011
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• David, Marian: The Correspondence Theory of Truth. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015.
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004
• White, Nancy J.: Simple Steps: Teaching Legal Argumentation Using the Legal Argument Template. Journal of Legal Studies in Business, pp. 1-43, 2010
• Bertea, Stefano: Legal Argumentation Theory and the Concept of Law. F.H. van Eemeren, et al. (eds.), Anyone Who Has a View. Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Argumentation, Dordrecht: Kluwer, pp. 213-226, 2003
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• Radbruch, Gustav: Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1–11

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

Další komentáře

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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

1/1. 6 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Vyučující

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D. (cvičící)
prof. Dr. et Dr. Vladimír Robert Matas, MA, CSc. (cvičící)
PhDr. Ingrid Vichnarová (cvičící)

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Soušková

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

N_FLA/cKKV: každé liché úterý 12:15–12:59 KV308, každé liché úterý 13:00–13:45 KV308, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/cKPPPH: každý sudý pátek 12:15–12:59 S14, každý sudý pátek 13:00–13:45 S14, V. Matas
N_FLA/pKKV: každé liché úterý 10:30–11:14 KV308, každé liché úterý 11:15–12:00 KV308, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/pKPPPH: každý sudý pátek 10:30–11:14 S14, každý sudý pátek 11:15–12:00 S14, V. Matas
N_FLA/vBSKPH: Pá 6. 4. 14:00–15:30 S24, So 21. 4. 9:45–11:15 S24, 11:30–13:00 S24, V. Matas
N_FLA/vKPPKV: Pá 16. 2. 15:45–17:15 KV310, 17:30–19:00 KV310, Pá 16. 3. 17:30–19:00 KV301, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/vPPPVPH: Pá 20. 4. 17:30–19:00 S14, 19:15–20:45 S14, Pá 27. 4. 19:15–20:45 S14, P. Čechák

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Osnova

• (1) The Outline of a Theory of Legal Argumentation and the Concept of Law
• (2) Legal Argument Template
• (3) Problem of the Justification of Legal Decisions and the Topic Theory
• (4) Correctness of Normative Statements and the Morality of Law
• (5) General Practical Discourse
• (6) Legal Discourse as a Special Case
• (7) Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation
• (8) Informal vs. Formal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases
• (9) The Correspondence Theory of Truth
• (10) Analogy vs. Argument from the Contrary (argumentum e contrario)
• (11) Argument from a Yet Stronger Reason (argumentum a fortiori) and Argument from Authority or an Appeal to Authority (argumentum ad verecundiam)
• (12) Argument (Reduction) to Absurdity (argumentum ad absurdum) and Proof by Contradiction

Literatura

doporučená literatura
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222

neurčeno
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004
• Feteris, Eveline: The Study of Legal Argumentation in Argumentation Theory and Legal Theory: Approaches and Developments. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 11-32, Summer 2011
• David, Marian: The Correspondence Theory of Truth. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015.
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• White, Nancy J.: Simple Steps: Teaching Legal Argumentation Using the Legal Argument Template. Journal of Legal Studies in Business, pp. 1-43, 2010
• Radbruch, Gustav: Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1–11
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• Bertea, Stefano: Legal Argumentation Theory and the Concept of Law. F.H. van Eemeren, et al. (eds.), Anyone Who Has a View. Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Argumentation, Dordrecht: Kluwer, pp. 213-226, 2003

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

Další komentáře

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N_FLA Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation

Rozsah

1/1. 6 hodin KS/semestr. 3 kr. Ukončení: z.

Vyučující

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D. (cvičící)
prof. Dr. et Dr. Vladimír Robert Matas, MA, CSc. (cvičící)
PhDr. Ingrid Vichnarová (cvičící)

Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Soušková

Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin

N_FLA/cBSKPPPVPH: každé liché pondělí 15:45–16:29 S14, každé liché pondělí 16:30–17:15 S14, V. Matas
N_FLA/cKKV: každý lichý čtvrtek 12:15–12:59 KV308, každý lichý čtvrtek 13:00–13:45 KV308, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/pBSKPPPVPH: každé liché pondělí 14:00–14:44 S14, každé liché pondělí 14:45–15:30 S14, V. Matas
N_FLA/pKKV: každý sudý čtvrtek 12:15–12:59 KV308, každý sudý čtvrtek 13:00–13:45 KV308, kromě Čt 23. 3. ; a Čt 9. 3. 14:00–15:30 KV308, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/vBSKKV: Pá 17. 3. 15:45–17:15 KV308, Pá 31. 3. 15:45–17:15 KV204, Pá 21. 4. 14:00–15:30 KV308, I. Vichnarová
N_FLA/vBSKPH: Pá 3. 3. 17:30–19:00 S01, Pá 17. 3. 14:00–15:30 S01, 15:45–17:15 S01, V. Matas
N_FLA/vPPPVPH: Pá 3. 3. 19:15–20:45 S13, So 18. 3. 14:00–15:30 S14, 15:45–17:15 S14, P. Čechák

Předpoklady

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Omezení zápisu do předmětu

Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.

Cíle předmětu

The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the very concept of argumentation, functions of argumentation in relation to law and different methods of argumentation. The main objective of the course is to develop and cultivate practical skills directly related to legal argumentation and application of law. Particular argumentation methods should be just briefly outlined. The main emphasis of the course should be put on teaching students to use legal argumentation in practice. The course will be terminated by an academic essay dealing with some questions concerning either the theory or the practice of legal argumentation based on the topics presented in the course. By means of such an essay students should prove their concerning understanding. A satisfactory essay will be graded by a credit.

Osnova

• (1) The Outline of a Theory of Legal Argumentation and the Concept of Law
• (2) Legal Argument Template
• (3) Problem of the Justification of Legal Decisions and the Topic Theory
• (4) Correctness of Normative Statements and the Morality of Law
• (5) General Practical Discourse
• (6) Legal Discourse as a Special Case
• (7) Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation
• (8) Informal vs. Formal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases
• (9) The Correspondence Theory of Truth
• (10) Analogy vs. Argument from the Contrary (argumentum e contrario)
• (11) Argument from a Yet Stronger Reason (argumentum a fortiori) and Argument from Authority or an Appeal to Authority (argumentum ad verecundiam)
• (12) Argument (Reduction) to Absurdity (argumentum ad absurdum) and Proof by Contradiction

Literatura

doporučená literatura
• ALEXY, R. A theory of legal argumentation: the theory of rational discourse as theory of legal justification. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN-13: 978-0199584222

neurčeno
• Fuller, Lon L.: The Morality of Law. Yale University Press, 262 p., 1977
• Bertea, Stefano: Certainty, Reasonableness and Argumentation in Law. Argumentation, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 465–478, January 2004
• Feteris, Eveline: The Study of Legal Argumentation in Argumentation Theory and Legal Theory: Approaches and Developments. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 11-32, Summer 2011
• David, Marian: The Correspondence Theory of Truth. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015.
• Hart, Herbert L. A.: The Concept of Law. Clarendon Press. Oxford. Oxford University Press; 315 p., 1961
• White, Nancy J.: Simple Steps: Teaching Legal Argumentation Using the Legal Argument Template. Journal of Legal Studies in Business, pp. 1-43, 2010
• Radbruch, Gustav: Statutory Lawlessness and Supra-Statutory Law. Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2006), pp. 1–11
• Bernall, Carlos: Legal Argumentation and the Normativity of Legal Norms. COGENCY Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 53-66, Summer 2011
• Clements, Cory S.: Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words. BYU L. Rev. 319, 2013
• Bertea, Stefano: Legal Argumentation Theory and the Concept of Law. F.H. van Eemeren, et al. (eds.), Anyone Who Has a View. Theoretical Contributions to the Study of Argumentation, Dordrecht: Kluwer, pp. 213-226, 2003

Výukové metody

Lectures and seminars in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study. Students who fail to meet the mandatory level of participation may be given during the semester additional study obligations (to the extent that will demonstrate academic achievement and acquired competencies necessary for successful completion of course).

Metody hodnocení

The course is terminated by credit awarded based on evaluation of an academic essay.

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Informace učitele

Internet links related to the subject:
https://is.muni.cz/el/1422/jaro2008/MP218Zk/um/Radbruch_Statutory_Lawlessness.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentation_theory
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/truth-correspondence/

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Rozsah

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Garance

JUDr. Petr Čechák, Ph.D.
Katedra práva (FPSS, KP) – Katedry – Vysoká škola finanční a správní

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