Human Rights In Ancient Rome
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Human Rights In Ancient Rome
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Author : Richard Bauman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-10-02
Human Rights In Ancient Rome written by Richard Bauman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-02 with History categories.
The concept of human rights has a long history. Its practical origins, as distinct from its theoretical antecedents, are said to be comparatively recent, going back no further than the American and French Bills of Rights of the eighteenth century. Even those landmarks are seen as little more than the precursors of the twentieth century starting-point - the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1948. In this unique and stimulating book, Richard Bauman investigates the concept of human rights in the Roman world. He argues that on the theoretical side, ideas were developed by thinkers such as Cicero and Seneca and on the pragmatic side, practical applications were rewarded mainly through the law. He presents a comprehensive analysis of human rights in ancient Rome and offers enlightening comparisons between the Roman and twentieth century understanding of human rights.
Greece Rome And The Bill Of Rights
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Author : Susan Ford Wiltshire
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 1992
Greece Rome And The Bill Of Rights written by Susan Ford Wiltshire and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Political Science categories.
The principle that a purpose of government is to protect the individual rights and minority opinions of its citizens is a recent idea in human history. A doctrine of human rights could never have evolved, however, if the ancient Athenians had not invented the revolutionary idea that human beings are capable of governing themselves and if the ancient Romans had not created their elaborate system of law. Susan Ford Wiltshire traces the evolution of the doctrine of individual rights from antiquity through the eighteenth century. The common thread through that long story is the theory of natural law. Growing out of Greek political thought, especially that of Aristotle, natural law became a major tenet of Stoic philosophy during the Hellenistic age and later became attached to Roman legal doctrine. It underwent several transformations during the Middle Ages on the Continent and in England, especially in the thought of John Locke, before it came to justify a theory of natural rights, claimed by Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence as the basis of the "unalienable rights" of Americans. Amendment by amendment, Wiltshire assesses in detail the ancient parallels for the twenty-odd provisions of the Bill of Rights. She does not claim that it is directly influenced by Greek and Roman political practice. Rather, she examines classical efforts toward assuring such guarantees as freedom of speech, religious toleration, and trial by jury. Present in the ancient world, too, were early experiments in limiting search and seizure, the billeting of soldiers, and the right to bear arms. Wiltshire concludes that while the idea of individual rights evolved later than classical antiquity, the civic infrastructure supporting such rights in the United States is preeminently a legacy from ancient Greece and Rome. In the era celebrating the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights, Greece, Rome, and the Bill of Rights reminds us once again that the idea of ensuring human rights has a long history, one as tenuous but as enduring as the story of human freedom itself.
The Origins Of Human Rights
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Author : R.U.S Prasad
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-09-09
The Origins Of Human Rights written by R.U.S Prasad and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-09 with History categories.
This book studies the history of intercultural human rights. It examines the foundational elements of human rights in the East and the West and provides a comparative analysis of the independent streams of thought originating from the two different geographic spaces. It traces the genesis of the idea of human rights back to ancient Indian and Greco-Roman texts, especially concepts such as the Rigvedic universal moral law, the Upanishadic narratives, the Romans’ model of governance, the rule of law, and administration of justice. It also looks at Cicero’s concept of rights and duties which focuses on quality of compassion and fair play, and Seneca’s expositions on mercy, empathy, justice, and checks on the arbitrary exercise of power. An important contribution, this book fills a significant gap in the study of human rights. It will be useful for students and researchers of political science, ancient history, religion and civilizations, philosophy, history, human rights, governance, law, sociology, and South Asian studies. The book also caters to general readers interested in the history of human rights.
Being A Roman Citizen
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Author : Jane F. Gardner
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2010
Being A Roman Citizen written by Jane F. Gardner and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Capacity and disability (Roman law) categories.
Examines how the rights and duties of Roman citizens in private life, were affected by certain basic differences in their formal status. Thereby, throws into sharper focus Roman conceptions of citizenship and society.
The Roman Citizenship
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Author : Adrian Nicholas Sherwin-White
language : en
Publisher: Oxford : Clarendon Press
Release Date : 1973
The Roman Citizenship written by Adrian Nicholas Sherwin-White and has been published by Oxford : Clarendon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with History categories.
Libertas As A Political Idea At Rome During The Late Republic And Early Principate
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Author : CH. Wirszubski
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1968
Libertas As A Political Idea At Rome During The Late Republic And Early Principate written by CH. Wirszubski and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with History categories.
"It is refreshing to read an essay on political ideas distinguished both by precision of thought and clarity of expression." Philosophical Review
The Roman Revolution
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Author : Ronald Syme
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2002-08-08
The Roman Revolution written by Ronald Syme and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-08 with History categories.
The Roman Revolution is a profound and unconventional treatment of a great theme - the fall of the Republic and the decline of freedom in Rome between 60 BC and AD 14, and the rise to power of the greatest of the Roman Emperors, Augustus. The transformation of state and society, the violent transference of power and property, and the establishment of Augustus' rule are presented in an unconventional narrative, which quotes from ancient evidence, refers seldomly to modern authorities, and states controversial opinions quite openly. The result is a book which is both fresh and compelling.
Absolute Value And The Concept Of Human Rights
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Author : Dong Zhiyong
language : en
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Release Date : 2017-09-04
Absolute Value And The Concept Of Human Rights written by Dong Zhiyong and has been published by eBookIt.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-04 with Social Science categories.
The fourth milestone in the history of the development of economic thoughts, following An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation by David Ricardo, and Capital by Karl Marx.
The Imperial Civil Service Of Rome
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Author : Harold Mattingly
language : en
Publisher: Westport, CT : Hyperion Press
Release Date : 1979
The Imperial Civil Service Of Rome written by Harold Mattingly and has been published by Westport, CT : Hyperion Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Civil list categories.
Roman Law And The Legal World Of The Romans
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Author : Andrew M. Riggsby
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2010-06-14
Roman Law And The Legal World Of The Romans written by Andrew M. Riggsby and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-14 with History categories.
Andrew Riggsby provides a survey of the main areas of Roman law, and their place in Roman life.