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Philosophical Considerations And The Use Of Narrative In Law, George A. Martinez
Philosophical Considerations And The Use Of Narrative In Law, George A. Martinez
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The use of narrative in law raises a number of philosophical/jurisprudential issues. Narrative has been used primarily by critical theorists, including critical race theorists, Latino legal theorists, Asian-American legal theorists, feminist legal theorists, and gay/lesbian legal theorists. They offer narrative as a way to introduce a perspective that is not represented in mainstream legal discourse.
Drawing on philosophy, the author explains the importance of narrative for outsiders and offers responses to some important philosophical or jurisprudential objections to the use of narrative in law. In particular, the author responds to the following claims: (1) the use of narrative is an …