The middle of the second until the middle of the first century BCE is one of the most creative periods in the history of human thought, and an important part of this was the interaction between Roman jurists and Hellenistic philosophers. In this highly original book, Rene Brouwer shows how jurists transformed the study of law into a science with the help of philosophical methods and concepts, such as division, rules and persons, and also how philosophers came to share the jurists' preoccupations with cases and private property. The relevance of this cross-fertilization for present-day law and philosophy cannot be overestimated: in law, its legacy includes the academic study of law and the Western models of dispute resolution, while in philosophy, the method of casuistry and the concept of just property.

Explores one of the most creative interactions in history with a lasting influence on law and philosophy.

About the Author
Rene Brouwer teaches philosophy and law at the University of Utrecht. He has published on a variety of subjects in the philosophy and history of law as well as in ancient philosophy, including The Stoic Sage (Cambridge 2014).

Reviews
'Brouwer's monograph ... provides a number of admirable new insights ... Brouwer's book is brimming with stimulating material and is a valuable contribution ...' Matthijs Wibier, Bryn Mawr Classical Review



Book Information
ISBN 9781108491488
Author Rene Brouwer
Format Hardback
Page Count 190
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 157mm * 16mm