Papers
2
Total Citations
4
H-Index
2
About
Paolo Heritier is a distinctive voice in legal theory, whose work bridges law, philosophy, aesthetics, and disability studies. His research centers on the legal concept of the person, the aesthetics of normativity, and the critique of Western logocentrism. Heritier’s major contribution lies in rethinking legal personhood as a “legal fiction,” particularly in the context of disability and the right to live independently under Article 19 of the CRPD. He explores how legal constructs shape identity and autonomy, challenging traditional, ableist frameworks. His interdisciplinary approach—drawing on thinkers like Vico, Suzuki, and Nam June Paik—examines the relationship between perspective, image, and normativity, a field he terms “legal aesthetics.” This work critiques the political theology of the image and its universalizing claims, offering a nuanced understanding of how law embodies and regulates perception. While his most cited papers (each with 2 citations) are recent, they signal a growing interest in his innovative synthesis of legal theory with visual culture and disability rights. Heritier’s scholarship invites readers to reconsider the boundaries of legal personhood and the sensory foundations of law itself.
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- 1Person and Disability: Legal Fiction and Living Independently2 citations · 2021
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