Latest / Marcus Aurelius: Rome's Philosopher King — Fexingo History
Marcus Aurelius and the Roman Legal Mind
In this episode, we explore how Marcus Aurelius transformed Roman jurisprudence through his deep engagement with legal scholars like Salvius Julianus and Aulus Iulius Paulus. While earlier episodes touched on his military campaigns and personal philosophy, we now look at the Edictum Perpetuum and the concept of aequitas that shaped imperial law. We examine how these legal frameworks allowed for greater flexibility in justice across the empire's diverse provinces, from Ostia Antica to Alexandria. Lucas and Luna discuss the tension between strict legal precedent and humane discretion…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.