JOURNAL ARTICLE

Enthymising.

  • Published In: Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, 2023, v. 43, n. 1. P. 202 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Mar, Maksymilian Del 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines James Fredal's study *The Enthymeme* to argue for the importance of the history of rhetoric in understanding legal reasoning. Fredal challenges the traditional view of the enthymeme as a truncated syllogism, instead presenting enthymising as an active, relational narrative practice central to legal argumentation and lawmaking. This narrative approach emphasizes storytelling and storyworld construction as embodied, emotional, and interactive processes that shape both the experience and normativity of legal reasoning. The article highlights how Fredal’s reinterpretation, grounded in Ancient Greek oratory and enriched by narrative theory, offers a dynamic framework for viewing legal reasoning as a multimodal, affective art that extends beyond advocacy to judicial lawmaking over time.

Additional Information

  • Source:Oxford Journal of Legal Studies. 2023/03, Vol. 43, Issue 1, p202
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0143-6503
  • DOI:10.1093/ojls/gqac027
  • Accession Number:162589318
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