Josef Esser, as a legal theorist, doctrinalist, and comparative lawyer, significantly shaped the legal debates of the post-war period. His concepts of judiciary law and legal reasoning, as well as his textbook on the law of obligations, gained international recognition and influenced many generations of lawyers. However, his activities during the National Socialist era remain largely unexplored. Susanne Paas' research project sheds light on Esser's career from 1933 to 1949, providing exemplary insights into the career paths of legal scholars during this time.
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