principle of charity en · PROPN
Etymology
Coined by Neil L. Wilson in the late 1950s.
Meanings
- (rhetoric) The principle according to which an argument should be evaluated in light of its best, strongest possible interpretation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the principle of charity | canonical | lexicographic |
Relateds
cooperative principle · sanewashing · overcharitable · steelman · charitable
Translations (3)
fr principe de charité (principle) · pl zasada wielkoduszności (principle) · fi suopeuden periaate (principle)