We present two defeasible logics of norm-propositions (statements about norms) that (i) consistently allow for the possibility of normative gaps and normative conflicts, and (ii) map each premise set to a sufficiently rich consequence set. In order to meet (i), we define the logic LNP, a conflictand gap-tolerant logic of norm-propositions capable of formalizing both normative conflicts and norm...

This paper begins to develop an improved contextualist account of normative language, focusing in particular on normative readings of modal verbs— so-called deontic modals. The proposed account draws on a more general framework for implementing a contextualist semantics and pragmatics, which I call Discourse Contextualism (Silk 2016). The aim of Discourse Contextualism is to derive the distinct...