Single Idea 4272

[catalogued under 16. Persons / A. Concept of a Person / 2. Persons as Responsible]

Full Idea

Our concept of a person is derived from Roman law.

Gist of Idea

Our concept of a person is derived from Roman law

Source

Roger Scruton (Animal Rights and Wrongs [1996], p.28)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' [Demos 1996], p.28


A Reaction

Interesting. I don't believe Roman legislators invented it, so where did it originate? Interesting that it is legalistic - a thing to which rights can accrue. Compare character, to which virtues accrue.