Moral concepts have been expressed in writing since ancient Greece, in Plato’s works, in which the idea of justice is found both in the individual, as well as in the way society is organised, based on four main virtues: wisdom, courage, moderation and justice. The famous dictum Man is the measure of all things also dates back to Ancient times, thus turning man into the reference to which all natural and social phenomena relate.
Ancient Rome contributed significantly to the way in which human rights were transformed into a legal institution. The Roman jurist Ulpian, transposed the great humanist ideas into legal concepts, advocating that the principles of law must refer to leading an honest life, to giving one what is rightfully his and not interfering with someone else’s property. The core of today’s political rights can also be traced back to the Ancient times, when a comprehensive vision about man was created, which included the recognition of man’s dignity and the legal behavioural norms meant to protect it, together with the very concept of homo politicus. This phrase acknowledged the fact that all human beings had the unconditional right to take part in city life.
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Anul | 2017 |
Autor | Gabriel Micu |
Categorii | Drept, Drepturile omului, Carti |
Editura | Editura Pro Universitaria |
ISBN | 9786062606466 |