Q&A: The Principle of Charity
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The Principle of Charity
Question
Since we argued about the principle of charity (as part of a larger topic), I looked around more on the site for a more comprehensive treatment of this issue. I didn't find one.
Could you point me to one if there is?
Answer
I don't recall addressing it in detail. Maybe it really is worth a column.
Discussion on Answer
I've made a note of it, except that it will be rather hard for me to do that if I don't understand why the use there was incorrect.
If you write a column, and properly slander me, and make me an object of ridicule and mockery, I faithfully promise you that I'll drop by and explain once again what needs explaining. Those are my terms.
Okay, so I suggest that in such a column you also address the limitations of this principle and its improper use from a philosophical standpoint. As I said, in my opinion you used it that way with respect to radical feminism. Your call.