Chaos or Continuity? The Legal Profession: From Antiquity to the Digital Age, the Pandemic, and Beyond

The idea of individuals entering into a social contract to relinquish some of their rights in order to have a civilized society protect their fundamental rights originates at least as early as ancient Greece, where it was espoused by the philosopher Epicurus. Implicit in a social contract is the ena...

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Veröffentlicht in:Vanderbilt journal of entertainment and technology law 2021-01, Vol.23 (2), p.279
1. Verfasser: Jacobowitz, Jan L
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The idea of individuals entering into a social contract to relinquish some of their rights in order to have a civilized society protect their fundamental rights originates at least as early as ancient Greece, where it was espoused by the philosopher Epicurus. Implicit in a social contract is the enactment of laws to achieve a democratic, civilized society and the concept of advocacy. Advocacy exists to protect an individual's rights. The legal profession originated organically as the citizens of ancient Greece and Rome recognized the need for professional advocates. From this nascent beginning, the legal profession has evolved over centuries to adjust to cultural changes in society.
ISSN:1942-678X