Nelsonian Knowledge
/ˌnɛlˈsəʊniən ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A concept in legal epistemology referring to knowledge that is internally justified without reliance on external validation, derived from the philosophy of philosopher Nelson Goodman.
The court debated whether the defendant's claim met the standards of Nelsonian knowledge.
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- nelsonian knowledge
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Used primarily in theoretical legal discussions about the nature and justification of legal knowledge; rare in practical litigation contexts.
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