>[!abstract] >The principle of charity is the practice of interpreting someone’s statements or arguments in the most favorable, rational, and reasonable way possible, even if it means attributing the strongest possible interpretation to their position. It’s about striving to understand the other person’s perspective in its best light. >[!related] >- **North** (upstream): — >- **West** (similar): — >- **East** (different): — >- **South** (downstream): [[Steelmanning]]