L'histoire sociale au Palais de justice. Plaidoyers philosophiques by Saint-Auban
"L'histoire sociale au Palais de justice. Plaidoyers philosophiques" by Émile de Saint-Auban is a philosophical legal treatise written in the late 19th century. This work examines the interplay of finance, politics, and justice in contemporary society through a series of arguments presented in a court setting. It delves into significant historical events that reflect the moral and institutional decay of society. The opening of the work establishes the author's intent to offer
a candid exploration of the legal system, suggesting that his arguments not only defend his clients but also serve as a commentary on broader societal issues. He emphasizes the necessity for lawyers to adopt a philosophical perspective to understand and articulate the complexities surrounding justice, particularly as it relates to the influence of financiers and politicians in shaping legal outcomes. Throughout this introduction, de Saint-Auban frames the courtroom as a stage where the dramas of societal conflict unfold, indicating a focus on justice's potential for both corruption and enlightenment in a time of moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Saint-Auban, Émile de, 1858-1947 |
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| Title | L'histoire sociale au Palais de justice. Plaidoyers philosophiques |
| Original Publication | Paris: A. Pedone, 1895. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Third Republic, 1870-1940 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75264 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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