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Marcus Aurelius and the Legal Reforms of a Philosopher King
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius's often-overlooked legal reforms. While the philosopher-king is famous for his Stoic Meditations, he also transformed Roman law in ways that echoed his philosophy. We dive into his use of rescripts to answer legal petitions, his emphasis on clemency and equity over strict application of the law, and the influence of his legal advisor, the jurist Ulpian Marcellus. We examine specific reforms: the protection of slaves against cruel masters, the extension of legal rights to children born from unions between free persons and slaves, and…
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