Ulpian's Jurisprudence Definition
The definition of jurisprudence as 'the knowledge of things divine and human, the science of right and wrong' is attributed to the Roman jurist Ulpian.
Ulpian (Domitius Ulpianus), who lived in the 3rd century AD, was one of the most influential jurists in Roman law history.
Key Aspects of Ulpian's Definition
- Scope: Encompasses both 'divine' (moral, religious) and 'human' (secular, societal) aspects.
- Nature: It is described as a 'knowledge' or 'science'.
- Objective: Focuses on discerning 'right' and 'wrong', highlighting the ethical and justice-oriented function of law.
This definition reflects a broad, philosophical understanding of law prevalent in Roman legal thought.
Important Questions from Philosophy
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.
2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.
3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to ‘the property held by both male and female members of a family.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Who has advocated 'Practical Vedanta'?
One of the most influential philosophers of India, Shankara was born in ___________.
Lebensraum was coined by:
By what name is the recurring and cyclical aimless rebirth and a wandering process known according to Indian philosophy?
