Kāma at the Kadamba Court

Priscianus of Lydia at the Sasanian Court: Solutionum ad Chosroem

Priscianus of Lydia’s Solutionum ad Chosroem is a series of answers to questions asked at a philosophical debate held at the Sasanian court c. 530 CE. Priscianus of Lydia was one of seven non-Christian philosophers from the Byzantine Empire who journeyed to the Sasanian Empire to take part in the debate. Long overlooked in the history of philosophy, Priscianus of Lydia’s text represents a branc...

Claims Court at the Crossroads

Physicians at the Ottoman court.

INTRODUCTION: A "MONDE RENVERSE" Between its foundation by Sultan Mehemmed the Conqueror (reg. 1451-81) and its abandonment in the middle of the nineteenth century, the Saray, the Palace in Constantinople, served for more than 400 years not only as the residence of the Ottoman Sultans and their royal household, but also as the seat of their imperial rule. More than that, it determined the impri...

Transparency and Policymaking at the Supreme Court

Physician's weak points at court.

The Medical Association of Thailand invites its member to attend a meeting on the nation’s medical liability system(1). Since 1973, the number of malpractice suit went up from 250 to over 500 per year. Furthermore, the cost of the medical litigation and each malpractice suit is increasing(2). Besides, each Baht paid in damages is a Baht that otherwise could be spent on patient care, reducing th...