Pedagogy and Punishment: Distinguishing Between Erudire and Iniuria in Roman Education and Law
Pedagogy and Punishment: Distinguishing Between Erudire and Iniuria in Roman Education and Law
Author(s): Barbara Ellen LoganSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, History of Law, Ancient World, Penal Policy
Published by: STS Science Centre Ltd
Keywords: Pedagogy; Roman Law; Erudire; Inuria; Dignitas; Delict;
Summary/Abstract: Both Quintilian and Martial joke about the schoolboy’s horror of the virga magistri. While erudire includes forcing out “rudeness” in its etymology, this paper seeks to examine when, where, and why accepted methods of physically disciplining free-born children tipped over into inuria and delict. The dignitas of a citizen was understood to guarantee protection from physical assault of any kind; consequently allowances for the beating of children as part of education is fraught with social and legal significance.
Journal: Journal on European History of Law
- Issue Year: 10/2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 157-161
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English
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