Nick Scott
@nick-scott
Nick Scott is a law student with a specific interest in legal history and comparative law. Alongside studying for a law degree, Nick is a contributing writer and has written for The Times and Politics.co.uk.
How Hammurabi’s Code Invented the Concept of an Eye for an Eye
How did Hammurabi’s code change the world? Discover the history of the world’s first written laws, the origins of an eye for an eye, and its lasting legal legacy.
8 Techniques in Persuasion from Antiquity That Shaped Modern Rhetoric
Persuasive rhetorical techniques used in antiquity by orators like Demosthenes in Athens and Cicero in Rome have shaped modern rhetoric and persuasion.
What is the Role of Law in Aristotle’s Politics?
Aristotle’s Politics is a landmark text in political philosophy that provides fascinating insights into the philosopher’s perspective on the role of law within this framework.
Why Did Plato Think that Education Could Replace Law?
Plato’s Republic presents a vision of the ideal society. How would law look like in Plato’s utopia?
The Life of a Lawyer in the Late Roman Republic
In the highly competitive world of the Late Roman Republic, the city’s law courts served as a proving ground for Rome’s most notable orators to start their political careers.
Demosthenes: 7 Key Speeches & Their Influence
Demosthenes is one of antiquity’s most influential orators. He fiercely advocated for Athenian autonomy against the growing hegemony of Philip II of Macedon.
Cicero’s Greatest Speeches: How They Influenced Roman Law & Politics
Building his profile in the law courts of Rome, Cicero became one of Rome’s most influential orators, a central figure in the law and politics of the late Republic.
What Was the Code of Hammurabi and Why Was It Written?
Composed in the 18th Century BCE, the Code of Hammurabi is one of the earliest comprehensive legal codes, far exceeding the scope of other codes discovered from the same period.
5 Ancient Greek Engineering Inventions Still Used Today
Ancient Greece is known for its influence on politics, art, and culture. Many Ancient Greek engineering inventions have also shaped our modern world.
7 Surprising Facts About Law in Ancient Egypt
Piecing together archaeological clues, historians have made surprising discoveries about law in ancient Egypt.
13 Logical Fallacies from Aristotle’s ‘Sophistical Refutations’
Discover how Aristotle's exploration of logical fallacies unveils timeless insights into identifying and countering flawed arguments in everyday discourse.