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University of Michigan Press The Mind of the Slave: Limits of Ownership in Roman Law

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The Mind of the Slave examines the paradox of enslaved persons in the Roman world, viewed simultaneously as property and as autonomous human agents under law. This scholarly work explores how enslaved people retained legal recognition of free will and autonomy whilst acting in service to their owners, creating inherent tensions within Roman society and economy. The book investigates the fundamental insecurity this autonomy generated for slave owners, addressing critical questions about whether enslaved agents would prioritise their owner's interests, protect confidential information, or seek escape. Through analysis of these moments of tension and uncertainty, the work reveals the psychological and legal complexities that defined daily relationships between owners and the enslaved, offering insight into how Roman law attempted to reconcile property ownership with the undeniable humanity of enslaved individuals. Published by University of Michigan Press, this volume contributes to understanding Roman social structures and the limitations inherent in systems of ownership.

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The Mind of the Slave examines the double nature of enslaved persons as both property and autonomous human beings under Roman law.

The book addresses the inherent insecurity owners faced regarding whether enslaved agents would act in their best interest or seek freedom.

University of Michigan Press publication exploring the paradox of legally recognised autonomy within systems of ownership in the Roman world.

The work analyses how enslaved people's agency and free will were fundamental to the Roman economy yet created constant risk for owners.

Scholarly examination of the tension between property rights and the human agency of enslaved persons in Roman society and legal systems.

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Brand: University of Michigan Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0472133659
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 05 January 2026
Listed Since: 11 February 2025

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