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#104080
Passage Discussion
VIEWSTAMP Analysis:
View: The viewpoint for this passage is pretty straightforward. The only viewpoint at issue in this passage is that of the author. The author doesn't, for example, introduce any other authors with different viewpoints.
Structure: The first paragraph introduces the idea that we want two things from the law and addresses the first of these things, namely, it addresses what a formalist system of law is and why we want it. The second paragraph addresses the other thing we want from the law--we want it to provide substantive justice in the context of specific cases. The third paragraph brings in a more specific argument from the author, that we need social equality first or else should abandon formalism.
Tone: The tone is reasoned and balanced, yet it also includes advocacy for a specific position. This advocacy can be seen in the third paragraph.
Main Point: The author notes that we want both formalist legal systems and substantive justice, and argues that we must ensure social equality first or else abandon formalism if the law is to provide substantive justice.
VIEWSTAMP Analysis:
View: The viewpoint for this passage is pretty straightforward. The only viewpoint at issue in this passage is that of the author. The author doesn't, for example, introduce any other authors with different viewpoints.
Structure: The first paragraph introduces the idea that we want two things from the law and addresses the first of these things, namely, it addresses what a formalist system of law is and why we want it. The second paragraph addresses the other thing we want from the law--we want it to provide substantive justice in the context of specific cases. The third paragraph brings in a more specific argument from the author, that we need social equality first or else should abandon formalism.
Tone: The tone is reasoned and balanced, yet it also includes advocacy for a specific position. This advocacy can be seen in the third paragraph.
Main Point: The author notes that we want both formalist legal systems and substantive justice, and argues that we must ensure social equality first or else abandon formalism if the law is to provide substantive justice.
