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Fundamentals of Legal Thinking: Analysis & Synthesis is a book written by Joel Trachtman, an International Law professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Massachusetts, USA. This book is a comprehensive guide to the basic logical form of legal thinking, which is If X, Y, Z, then A. The book explains how to separate the components of a crime or claim, named ‘elements’, and then analyse each element separately. This process is named 'synthesis', and it is the basis for making a legal claim.
The book emphasizes the importance of analyzing and synthesizing the elements of a crime or claim separately, as this process helps to understand the components of the legal claim and identify any missing elements. Once the analysis is complete, the author explains how to observe whether all the conditions are met for a crime or claim to be made. If any of the elements are missing, then the legal claim will fail.
The book provides an example of how to apply this process to a crime of murder. The author explains that the elements of the crime of murder include intent, causation, death, and lack of excuse. The reader is instructed to analyze each of these components separately and then synthesize the analyses for a complete understanding.
Overall, Fundamentals of Legal Thinking: Analysis & Synthesis is an excellent book for anyone interested in the basics of legal thinking. It provides a clear and concise explanation of the process, and the author's expertise in the field ensures that the reader will gain a thorough understanding of the subject matter.