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List Of Passages I Highlighted In My Copy Of Legal Systems Very Different From Ours

Scott Alexander shares fascinating excerpts from 'Legal Systems Very Different From Ours', highlighting unique aspects of various historical and cultural legal systems.

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Nov 15, 2017 5,663 words 0 likes 161 comments Listen · 39 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Book Review: Legal Systems Very Different From Ours

Scott reviews David Friedman's book on unconventional legal systems, exploring how different societies have developed unique ways to enforce laws and resolve conflicts without centralized government.

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Nov 13, 2017 5,431 words 0 likes 444 comments Listen · 39 min Read Read Opened Opened
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