La prudencia aristotélica como virtud transversal de la ética judicial

Abstract: Aristotelian Prudence as a Cross-cutting Virtue in Judicial Ethics
When the practice of a profession demands excellence, mere compliance with legal regulations is insufficient. As in other professional fields, the legal profession requires adherence to certain ethical standards in order to be an exemplary professional. Aristotle analyzed the dianoetic or intellectual virtues, namely Wisdom [Sophia], Knowledge [Episteme], Understanding [Nous], Prudence [Phronesis], and Skill [Tekhne] in his seminal work Nicomachean Ethics. Here, it is argued that Prudence constitutes a cross-cutting dianoetic virtue in the field of judicial ethics and, consequently, is indispensable for achieving professional excellence, in accordance with the principles of Independence, Impartiality, and judicial Integrity.