Mills, Christopher E. (2018) Lies matter. Law and Philosophy . doi:10.1007/s10982-018-9337-5

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Abstract

Normative legal philosophy primarily concerns itself with the task of understanding which weighty reasons should guide our legal institutions. In order to make sense of these reasons, we must pursue a certain amount of conceptual analysis. Concepts allow us to make sense of our reasons. This is as true in law as it is elsewhere in the normative landscape.

At a time when politicians on both sides of the Atlantic are challenging the role of epistemic authorities and factual claims in democratic decision-making (through reference to ‘alternative facts’, ‘fake news’, and other objectionable propositions), the analysis of the legal status of false and misleading claims is extremely important. By clarifying the status of truth and falsity in civil discourse, philosophers can make a real and significant contribution to the upkeep of the norms of civil society. The stakes of such discussion are high.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics K Law [Moys] > KA Jurisprudence
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Law
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Law -- Philosophy, Ethics
Journal or Publication Title:	Law and Philosophy
Publisher:	Springer
ISSN:	0167-5249
Official Date:	22 December 2018
Dates:	Date Event 22 December 2018 Available 30 November 2018 Accepted
DOI:	10.1007/s10982-018-9337-5
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access

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