The Problem of Interpretive Canons

Abstract In this paper it is shown that interpretive canons are either constitutionally invalid because of the principles interpretation establishes, or a theory can be made to inconsistent: where says do p, then new canon say not-p. This called Canon Dilemma. Whichever horn dilemma taken as acceptable (accept invalidity possible inconsistency), shows cause more problems for theorising about than currently realised. Some might interpret Dilemma process change (p replaced with not-p rather being contradicted by it), but even incoherence still persist. also connection between debates on constitutionality and descriptive accuracy linguistic theories interpretation.