Episode 99 - Athens vs. Rome: A Tale of Two Legal Systems
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Episode 99 - Athens vs. Rome: A Tale of Two Legal Systems
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For nearly 100 episodes, we have explored the legal worlds of Athens and Rome. These two civilizations represent two different, powerful models of justice, each a reflection of its unique political soul. This episode puts them head-to-head in a final comparison of their strengths, weaknesses, and enduring legacies.
We contrast the Athenian system, with its emphasis on direct democracy, amateur citizen jurors, and the supremacy of rhetorical persuasion, against the Roman system, which valued professionalism, legal science, and the authority of expert jurists. We weigh the passionate, participatory justice of Athens against the systematic, hierarchical justice of Rome. We discuss their different approaches to everything from the role of a judge to the development of legal principles.
Which system was "better"? The answer is complex, as each was intricately woven into the fabric of its society. Rome's legacy in specific legal doctrines is more direct and widespread, but Athens's contribution to the very idea of democratic justice is just as profound. Together, they form the twin pillars on which the entire Western legal tradition is built.
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