Philosophy
Where classical philosophy meets modern medicine and law, tracing the lines from ancient reasoning about evidence, ethics, and human suffering to how medical negligence is argued and judged today.
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Aristotle’s Logos: The Role of Logic and Evidence in Medical Malpractice Litigation
Around 350 BCE, Aristotle analyzed logos, the appeal to reason and evidence. This article traces how that logical structure underpins medical malpractice litigation, from the standard of care to causation and the balance of probabilities.
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Aristotle’s Ethos: Why the Credibility of Counsel Matters in Medical Negligence Claims
Aristotle ranked ethos, the credibility of the speaker, above logic and emotion. We explore how the ethos of counsel, expert witnesses, plaintiffs, and defendant physicians quietly shapes the outcome of medical negligence litigation.
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Aristotle’s Pathos: Human Suffering and the Pursuit of Justice in Medical Malpractice Law
Aristotle saw pathos not as manipulation but as the honest presentation of real suffering. In medical malpractice law, it shapes how damages and betrayed trust are communicated to a court seeking a just outcome.
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