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What is the principle of charity?
寬容原則(是什麼?
The principle of charity, often attributed to philosopher Willard Van Orman Quine,
寬容原則(通常被認為是哲學家威拉德·範·奧曼·蒯因提出的,
suggests that when interpreting another's statement or argument, one should choose
它表明,在解釋他人的陳述或論點時,應該選擇
the most coherent, intelligent, and sensible interpretation available.
最連貫、最明智、最合理的解釋。
Instead of assuming ignorance or irrationality, this principle compels us to understand the
這項原則迫使我們 在批評它之前以最強烈和最有說服力的形式
statement in its strongest and most persuasive form before critiquing it.
理解該陳述,而不是假設無知或非理性 。
By doing this, we ensure a constructive discourse,
透過這樣做,我們可以確保對話具有建設性,
reduce misunderstandings, and show respect to the speaker's intent.
減少誤解,並尊重發言者的意圖。
It challenges the tendency to "straw man" an opponent's position, i.e.,
它挑戰了「稻草人」對手立場的傾向,即
misrepresenting it to more easily counter it.
扭曲對手的立場,以便更容易反擊。
Incorporating the principle of charity in discussions not only promotes genuine
在討論中融入慈善原則不僅可以促進真正的
understanding but also minimizes conflicts stemming from poor interpretations.
理解,還可以最大限度地減少因錯誤解釋而產生的衝突。