"principle of charity" meaning in All languages combined

See principle of charity on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the principle of charity [canonical]
Etymology: Named by Neil L. Wilson in the late 1950s. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the principle of charity
  1. (philosophy, rhetoric) The principle according to which an argument should be evaluated in light of its best, strongest possible interpretation. Wikipedia link: principle of charity Tags: rhetoric Categories (topical): Philosophy, Rhetoric Related terms: charitable, overcharitable, cooperative principle [linguistics, human-sciences, sciences], sanewashing, steelman Translations (principle): suopeuden periaate (Finnish), principe de charité (French), zasada wielkoduszności [feminine] (Polish)
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