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Abstract

Traditionally, a presumption is a dialogically privileged, yet defeasible proposition that allocates the burden of proof to a party who challenges it. This paper investigates the strength of presumptions. First, it explains how ‘strength’ contributes to defining the concept of presumption. Second, it provides an overview of (contextual, justificatory, and deontic) factors determining a presumption’s strength. Finally, it analyses the predominant view that defines strength in terms of the Challenger’s burden of proof: the stronger (weaker) the presumption , the more (less) difficult it is to prove non-. I argue that the latter proposal applies only to practical presumptions, and that strength is conceived differently for cognitive presumptions.

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Keyword(s): burden of proof; cognitive presumption; context; plausibility; practical presumption; rebuttal

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