Human Rights in Ancient Rome

ISBN-13: 9780415692564 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 208 str.

Opis

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.

Recenzje

'It is a study at once exciting and very learned' – Spokesman

'The author of Human Rights in Ancient Rome lays considerable claims to originality. The systematic organization of a "patchwork" picture is the outstanding merit of this study.' – Greece and Rome

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Human Rights; Chapter 3 Humanitas Romana; Chapter 4 Human Rights Prior to Humanitas Romana; Chapter 5 Human Rights in the Late Republic; Chapter 6 Human Rights in the Late Republic; Chapter 7 The New Image of Humanitas; Chapter 8 The New Image of Humanitas; Chapter 9 Man’s Inhumanity to Man; Chapter 10 Conclusion;

O autorze

Richard A. Bauman