Evidence Quote by Aristotle
“Evidence from torture may be considered completely untrustworthy”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Rhetoric, Book III, 4th century BC
The claim suggests that information obtained under torture cannot be trusted because the victim may say anything to stop the pain.
In simple terms: Torture yields unreliable testimony.
Key Takeaway
Question the credibility of coerced statements.
Themes
ethics
justice
truth
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtroom testimony
- interrogation techniques
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
coercion
reliability
legal standards
Questions to Reflect On
- Can any coerced statement ever be trustworthy?
- What safeguards protect against false confessions?
A Different Perspective
Reliability can vary with context and method.
