Publisher's Synopsis
In this seminal work, Judge Benjamin N. Cardozo offers an in-depth exploration of the judicial decision-making process. Drawing from his own experience on the bench, Cardozo examines how judges interpret laws, the influence of precedent, and the balance between logic, history, and social considerations in shaping legal outcomes. This book remains a foundational text in understanding the philosophy and methodology behind judicial reasoning and the role of the judiciary in society.
