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Written by the eminent German legal historian Michael Stolleis, this collection offers an original and compelling examination of the symbolism through which law is characterised as being 'above' us. In 'The Eye of the Law', the history of this metaphor is traced from antiquity through to the present day, spanning from the Greek Eye of Justice and the eye of the impartial judge of the Underworld, through the Eye of God watching past, present and future, the Eye of the Prince guiding his subjects, to the almighty Eye of the Law. This Birkbeck Law Press publication explores how legal symbolism has evolved across centuries, revealing the philosophical and cultural foundations of our conception of law and justice. Stolleis's scholarly approach makes this essential reading for those interested in legal history, jurisprudence, and the intellectual traditions that have shaped modern legal systems.

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The Eye of the Law explores the historical evolution of legal metaphors from ancient Greece to the contemporary period through rigorous scholarly analysis.

Michael Stolleis, a renowned German legal historian, presents two interconnected essays examining symbolism and authority in legal tradition.

This Birkbeck Law Press publication traces the development of justice imagery including the Greek Eye of Justice and the Eye of God across civilisations.

The work examines how societies have conceptualised law as a higher authority, from the Eye of the Prince to the modern almighty Eye of the Law.

These essays provide essential historical context for understanding the philosophical foundations of contemporary legal systems and judicial institutions.

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Routledge
Format
hardcover
ASIN
0415472733
Category
Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Law
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
17 September 2008
Listed Since
12 March 2008

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