: The book examines how lawyers use stories to counter "the danger of violence" by replacing physical force with the "buone ragioni" (good reasons) of discourse. Doubt as a Moral Virtue
Beyond the courtroom, Carofiglio frames doubt as a necessary corrective to . L'arte del dubbio
At its core, the book explores the technicalities of the —the moment in a trial where a lawyer questions a witness from the opposing side. Carofiglio argues that this is not just a legal tool but a "language game" where the goal is to test the reliability of a story. : The book examines how lawyers use stories
bitterlemonpress.com/collections/gianrico-carofiglio">Guido Guerrieri series , to see these legal theories in action? L'arte del dubbio: Amazon.co.uk: Carofiglio, Gianrico Carofiglio argues that this is not just a
: He suggests that those who claim to possess the absolute truth are often the most dangerous. Doubt, therefore, is an act of intellectual humility.
: A fundamental principle Carofiglio highlights is knowing when to stop. Asking one unnecessary question can often destroy a carefully built case by allowing a witness to clarify a previously contradictory statement.
The article serves as a bridge between Carofiglio's legal expertise and his career as a novelist (notably the Guido Guerrieri series).