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Birth of Nomos

Birth of Nomos

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This book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary study of the archaic Greek word nomos and its family of words, including extracts from ancient sources in both the original and English translation. It offers a new and complete understanding of nomos and its foundational place in the Western legal tradition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2018
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

This is a groundbreaking, interdisciplinary exploration of the archaic Greek word "nomos" and its related family of words. It includes extensive excerpts from ancient sources, presented in both the original Greek and English translation, to provide a comprehensive and novel understanding of "nomos" and its pivotal role in the Western legal tradition.

The study delves into the historical, linguistic, and cultural aspects of "nomos," shedding light on its origins, evolution, and significance in ancient Greek society. It explores the various meanings and applications of "nomos" in legal, political, social, and philosophical contexts, and examines how it shaped the development of legal systems and principles throughout the ancient world.

Through its comprehensive analysis, the study offers a fresh perspective on the origins and evolution of the concept of law and legal systems. It demonstrates how "nomos" played a crucial role in the formation of Western legal traditions and how it continues to influence legal discourse and practice in modern times.

The study is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history, language, and culture of ancient Greece. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the complex and fascinating world of "nomos" and its enduring impact on the legal and philosophical landscape.

This is a groundbreaking, interdisciplinary exploration of the archaic Greek word "nomos" and its related family of words. It includes extensive excerpts from ancient sources, presented in both the original Greek and English translation, to provide a comprehensive and novel understanding of "nomos" and its pivotal role in the Western legal tradition.



The study delves into the historical, linguistic, and cultural aspects of "nomos," shedding light on its origins, evolution, and significance in ancient Greek society. It explores the various meanings and applications of "nomos" in legal, political, social, and philosophical contexts, and examines how it shaped the development of legal systems and principles throughout the ancient world.

Through its comprehensive analysis, the study offers a fresh perspective on the origins and evolution of the concept of law and legal systems. It demonstrates how "nomos" played a crucial role in the formation of Western legal traditions and how it continues to influence legal discourse and practice in modern times.

The study is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history, language, and culture of ancient Greece. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the complex and fascinating world of "nomos" and its enduring impact on the legal and philosophical landscape.

Weight: 762g
Dimension: 147 x 223 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474442008

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