Michael Sevel
@michaelsevel.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Jurisprudence, University of Sydney. Rule of Law. Moral, Legal, and Political Philosophy. Maritime Law.
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Omg buying this immediately
Very pleased that my book The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome, co-edited with colleagues in classical studies, and for which I contributed the opening chapter, will be published this week by Oxford. A splendid interdisciplinary endeavor.
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academic.oup.com/book/61402
The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome
Abstract. This volume brings together the study of the rule of law—the idea that the law should protect citizens from arbitrary exercises of power—and the
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October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Omg buying this immediately
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I am just a girl standing in front of you asking all my fellow critical legal scholars to perform a concrete analysis of a concrete situation rather than keep writing things whose citations are 90% from the 1990s and early 2000s.
October 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I am just a girl standing in front of you asking all my fellow critical legal scholars to perform a concrete analysis of a concrete situation rather than keep writing things whose citations are 90% from the 1990s and early 2000s.
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I’ve been looking out for this book. It looks like a fun topic. #RomanLaw
Very pleased that my book The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome, co-edited with colleagues in classical studies, and for which I contributed the opening chapter, will be published this week by Oxford. A splendid interdisciplinary endeavor.
academic.oup.com/book/61402
academic.oup.com/book/61402
The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome
Abstract. This volume brings together the study of the rule of law—the idea that the law should protect citizens from arbitrary exercises of power—and the
academic.oup.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I’ve been looking out for this book. It looks like a fun topic. #RomanLaw
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Including a chapter of mine I wrote in large part for the last footnote: "Dissent in Terminello v. Chicago, 337 US 37 (1949)."
Very pleased that my book The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome, co-edited with colleagues in classical studies, and for which I contributed the opening chapter, will be published this week by Oxford. A splendid interdisciplinary endeavor.
academic.oup.com/book/61402
academic.oup.com/book/61402
The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome
Abstract. This volume brings together the study of the rule of law—the idea that the law should protect citizens from arbitrary exercises of power—and the
academic.oup.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Including a chapter of mine I wrote in large part for the last footnote: "Dissent in Terminello v. Chicago, 337 US 37 (1949)."
Very pleased that my book The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome, co-edited with colleagues in classical studies, and for which I contributed the opening chapter, will be published this week by Oxford. A splendid interdisciplinary endeavor.
academic.oup.com/book/61402
academic.oup.com/book/61402
The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome
Abstract. This volume brings together the study of the rule of law—the idea that the law should protect citizens from arbitrary exercises of power—and the
academic.oup.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Very pleased that my book The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome, co-edited with colleagues in classical studies, and for which I contributed the opening chapter, will be published this week by Oxford. A splendid interdisciplinary endeavor.
academic.oup.com/book/61402
academic.oup.com/book/61402
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The recent arrest of a Wisconsin judge by the Trump administration may be what William Scheuerman calls a politically motivated "official rule departure", a form of civil disobedience that may strengthen the rule of law. More in the new Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law:
tinyurl.com/36uxzb9x
tinyurl.com/36uxzb9x
April 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The recent arrest of a Wisconsin judge by the Trump administration may be what William Scheuerman calls a politically motivated "official rule departure", a form of civil disobedience that may strengthen the rule of law. More in the new Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law:
tinyurl.com/36uxzb9x
tinyurl.com/36uxzb9x
The recent arrest of a Wisconsin judge by the Trump administration may be what William Scheuerman calls a politically motivated "official rule departure", a form of civil disobedience that may strengthen the rule of law. More in the new Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law:
tinyurl.com/36uxzb9x
tinyurl.com/36uxzb9x
April 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The recent arrest of a Wisconsin judge by the Trump administration may be what William Scheuerman calls a politically motivated "official rule departure", a form of civil disobedience that may strengthen the rule of law. More in the new Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law:
tinyurl.com/36uxzb9x
tinyurl.com/36uxzb9x
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John Finnis's memoir of Joseph Raz has been published at the British Academy. A fitting tribute from a friend for over 50 years.
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Raz, Joseph, 1939-2022
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April 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
John Finnis's memoir of Joseph Raz has been published at the British Academy. A fitting tribute from a friend for over 50 years.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publishing/m...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publishing/m...
John Finnis's memoir of Joseph Raz has been published at the British Academy. A fitting tribute from a friend for over 50 years.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publishing/m...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publishing/m...
Raz, Joseph, 1939-2022
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
April 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
John Finnis's memoir of Joseph Raz has been published at the British Academy. A fitting tribute from a friend for over 50 years.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publishing/m...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publishing/m...
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ICYMI, 363 law professors (myself included, natch) submitted an amicus brief in the Perkins Coie case explaining why the Trump executive orders punishing law firms for representing their clients are wildly unconstitutional and a threat to the rule of law
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BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE 363 LAW PROFESSORS IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND FOR DECLARATORY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTIVE RELIEF | Stanford Law School
Amici 363 law professors submit this brief in support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment and for Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief
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April 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
ICYMI, 363 law professors (myself included, natch) submitted an amicus brief in the Perkins Coie case explaining why the Trump executive orders punishing law firms for representing their clients are wildly unconstitutional and a threat to the rule of law
law.stanford.edu/publications...
law.stanford.edu/publications...
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Sevel on The Rule of Law: A Thought Pattern @michaelsevel.bsky.social
Michael Sevel, The University of Sydney Faculty of Law, is publishing The Rule of Law: A Thought Pattern in The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome...
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February 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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NEW: Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law is now available, which I edited. 28 new essays by 30 scholars from around the world, representing about a dozen academic disciplines. Very pleased with how this came together.
routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
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December 5, 2024 at 6:17 AM
NEW: Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law is now available, which I edited. 28 new essays by 30 scholars from around the world, representing about a dozen academic disciplines. Very pleased with how this came together.
routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
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I already received a lot of very promising abstracts - thank you!! The deadline is still running until end of november. Looking forward to more great papers on the subject🗞️
#legalphilosophy #pashukanis #criticallegaltheory #feminism
#legalphilosophy #pashukanis #criticallegaltheory #feminism
++ CfP ++
For the journal Rechtsphilosophie (Legal Philosophy) I organize a special issue about Critical Legal Theory today. Papers can be in German or English (preferred). Interested? Send a short abstract to: daria.bayer@jura.uni-halle.de
#pashukanis #cls #lpe #feminism #law #legalphilosophy
For the journal Rechtsphilosophie (Legal Philosophy) I organize a special issue about Critical Legal Theory today. Papers can be in German or English (preferred). Interested? Send a short abstract to: daria.bayer@jura.uni-halle.de
#pashukanis #cls #lpe #feminism #law #legalphilosophy
November 17, 2024 at 9:25 AM
I already received a lot of very promising abstracts - thank you!! The deadline is still running until end of november. Looking forward to more great papers on the subject🗞️
#legalphilosophy #pashukanis #criticallegaltheory #feminism
#legalphilosophy #pashukanis #criticallegaltheory #feminism
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Call for abstracts: Law and Humanities Roundtable 2025: Jane Austen's Legal World, convened by Rebecca Probert (P.J.Probert@exeter.ac.uk) @uniofexeter.bsky.social July 11! Abstracts invited by Feb 11 for paper presentations on any aspect of law in Austen's novels. Details: tinyurl.com/y92375f8
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November 23, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Call for abstracts: Law and Humanities Roundtable 2025: Jane Austen's Legal World, convened by Rebecca Probert (P.J.Probert@exeter.ac.uk) @uniofexeter.bsky.social July 11! Abstracts invited by Feb 11 for paper presentations on any aspect of law in Austen's novels. Details: tinyurl.com/y92375f8
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Very fortunate to have had Mark's contribution for the Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law. It's an astute and valuable response to (among other things) Jeremy Waldron's latest views on the rule of law. I summarize all the chapters of the handbook here:
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December 5, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Very fortunate to have had Mark's contribution for the Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law. It's an astute and valuable response to (among other things) Jeremy Waldron's latest views on the rule of law. I summarize all the chapters of the handbook here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
NEW: "The Rule of Law at Sea", co-authored with the distinguished maritime law expert Sofia Galani, at the rare intersection of legal philosophy and maritime law. Bentham, Grotius, UNCLOS & Geneva Declaration Human Rights at Sea & more!
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December 5, 2024 at 11:55 AM
NEW: "The Rule of Law at Sea", co-authored with the distinguished maritime law expert Sofia Galani, at the rare intersection of legal philosophy and maritime law. Bentham, Grotius, UNCLOS & Geneva Declaration Human Rights at Sea & more!
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Very fortunate to have had Mark's contribution for the Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law. It's an astute and valuable response to (among other things) Jeremy Waldron's latest views on the rule of law. I summarize all the chapters of the handbook here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
December 5, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Very fortunate to have had Mark's contribution for the Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law. It's an astute and valuable response to (among other things) Jeremy Waldron's latest views on the rule of law. I summarize all the chapters of the handbook here:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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State of the art (putting my contribution to one side)--really interesting and sophisticated essays.
December 5, 2024 at 7:20 AM
State of the art (putting my contribution to one side)--really interesting and sophisticated essays.
NEW: Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law is now available, which I edited. 28 new essays by 30 scholars from around the world, representing about a dozen academic disciplines. Very pleased with how this came together.
routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
December 5, 2024 at 6:17 AM
NEW: Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law is now available, which I edited. 28 new essays by 30 scholars from around the world, representing about a dozen academic disciplines. Very pleased with how this came together.
routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
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My former colleague Emma Borg has a new book out, defending "common sense" belief desire psychology against recent challenges (including claims of systematic irrationality and accounts of "behavior reading"). I read an early version and it's fantastic—
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academic.oup.com/book/58959
December 3, 2024 at 2:53 PM
My former colleague Emma Borg has a new book out, defending "common sense" belief desire psychology against recent challenges (including claims of systematic irrationality and accounts of "behavior reading"). I read an early version and it's fantastic—
academic.oup.com/book/58959
academic.oup.com/book/58959
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Reposted by Michael Sevel
I wish I were in Sydney for the Xmas period. Big Bash. Sunshine.
December 2, 2024 at 11:42 AM
I wish I were in Sydney for the Xmas period. Big Bash. Sunshine.
Early summer in Sydney
December 2, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Early summer in Sydney