The Exception Proves the Rule

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Journal of Political PhilosophyVolume 18, Issue 4 p. 369-388 The Exception Proves the Rule Richard Holton, Richard Holton Philosophy, MIT Versions of this article have been presented at MIT, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Oxford, the University of Birmingham, Boston University, the Austin Conference on Precedent and Objective Law, where the commentator was Michael Zuckert, and the Oslo Conference on Language and Law, where the commentator was Scott Soames. Thanks to these audiences and commentators, and to the referees for the Journal of Political Philosophy for many very helpful comments.Search for more papers by this author Richard Holton, Richard Holton Philosophy, MIT Versions of this article have been presented at MIT, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Oxford, the University of Birmingham, Boston University, the Austin Conference on Precedent and Objective Law, where the commentator was Michael Zuckert, and the Oslo Conference on Language and Law, where the commentator was Scott Soames. Thanks to these audiences and commentators, and to the referees for the Journal of Political Philosophy for many very helpful comments.Search for more papers by this author First published: 27 December 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9760.2009.00358.xCitations: 8 Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume18, Issue4December 2010Pages 369-388 RelatedInformation