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So, what is similar to what? Goodman classifies qualities andproperties as membership in a class (so that red beds and red flowersare instances of the class of “red”). He makes the following observa-tion: if there are three things in the universe, then any two of thembelong together in exactly two classes and so have two properties incommon: the property of belonging to the class they are in and theproperty of belonging to the class of three things. With more thingsin the universe, there are of course more properties (because moreclasses), but the calculation is the same. Where the number ofthings in the universe is equal to n, then any two things have incommon exactly Qn? properties. With an infinite number of thingsin the universe, there are an infinite number of properties each thinghas in common with another, i.e. an infinite number of ways inwhich one thing is “similar” to another.
I will remember this passage for a long time, possibly forever. From what I understand, so much of lawyering, particularly litigating, is analogizing. From Goodman's words, I take away that you can always find a way to make something seem like another if you look hard enough and think creatively.
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- Oct 2024
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I agree, everyone will find their own way of researching, and it might be altered by the issue. That said, this article gives a nice guide for those new to legal research, and I’m sure if followed will produce worthwhile results.
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- Sep 2024
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And I do think the fact that legal writing is a skill thatcannot be learned overnight is frustrating for many students who have entered lawschool having gained significant writing experience, who have earned multipleadvanced degrees, and who have succeeded in challenging jobs.
Over the summer I spoke with a friend who is an assistant dean at an East Coast law school. She told me one of the things incoming students find most surprising is how important writing skills are in the legal profession. I think this article highlights that exact sentiment; even the most seasoned lawyers may overlook how essential crisp, competent writing might be to assisting them and their case. The author of this article leads the reader to believe the Arizona Bar Association, and implies all bar associations, may not place a priority on writing. I hope that is not true because so much of representing a client, and practicing in general, is centered on written documents. Everyone can always improve their skills, no matter how experienced or educated.
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Over the summer I spoke with a friend who is an assistant dean at an East Coast law school. She told me one of the things incoming students find most surprising is how important writing skills are in the legal profession. I think this article highlights that exact sentiment; even the most seasoned lawyers may overlook how essential crisp, competent writing might be to assisting them and their case. The author of this article leads the reader to believe the Arizona Bar Association, and implies all bar associations, may not place a priority on writing. I hope that is not true because so much of representing a client, and practicing in general, is centered on written documents. Everyone can always improve their skills, no matter how experienced or educated.
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