Irina Kostina Livres

Exploring the tension between individual autonomy and civil status, this work traces the historical evolution of this issue from Socratic principles through the socio-political insights of Plato and Aristotle, to Augustine's personality theory and Marxism's universal subject. It examines the motivations for self-affirmation and the societal obstacles individuals face, including a detailed analysis of slavery in Roman law. Additionally, Machiavelli's perspectives on social roles and individual power are discussed, making this study valuable for postgraduate students in social philosophy, political science, sociology, and law.