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A Criminal Moment In Time, Bethel G.A Erastus-Obilo
A Criminal Moment In Time, Bethel G.A Erastus-Obilo
Bethel G.A Erastus-Obilo
Criminal law jurisprudence considers the concepts of motive, intent and the forbidden act integral to the justice process. Throughout the common law jurisdictions, this trio overshadows a central theme that is a precursor to all criminal acts – the idea of a social responsibility continuum or cognitive dependency. While motive is dispositional on a wider application, intent is situational and is a product of one’s socio-cultural experience. The forbidden act, though central to the process, constitutes ‘a faithful mirror of thought’ – the consummation of a deliberate and manipulated cognition. The nexus between the three subjects extends beyond the Cartesan …
The Books And The Gavel: Law's Image And The Theory Of American Sublime, Pier Giuseppe Monateri
The Books And The Gavel: Law's Image And The Theory Of American Sublime, Pier Giuseppe Monateri
Pier Giuseppe Monateri
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Colpa E Legge Fra Oriente E Occidente, Pier Giuseppe Monateri
Colpa E Legge Fra Oriente E Occidente, Pier Giuseppe Monateri
Pier Giuseppe Monateri
The Fault and the Law between East and West. In this article Monateri traces an unpreviewed parallel between two absolutely western paradigms and two remarkably chinese thoughts. First a parallel between Carl Schmitt and Xun Zi when the latter writes that “The superior man is the source of the Law” Secondo economic analysis and Lao Zi theory of law a san emerging order not a predetermined one.