Location
Room 2
Document Type
Paper
Keywords
principle of charity, ethics of argumentation, strawman, argument roles, dialogue types
Start Date
3-6-2020 2:00 PM
End Date
3-6-2020 3:00 PM
Abstract
In this paper, I argue for an interpretation of the principle of charity as a moral requirement on arguers. I present two moral reasons for charity, one based on respect for dignity, the other based on the need to avoid harm. I argue, however, that the amount of effort an arguer needs to invest in charity varies with context.
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Maureen Linker, Commentary: Notes on Katharina Stevens essay "Charity for Moral Reasons" (June 2020)
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Principle of Charity as a Moral Requirement in Non-Institutionalized Argumentation
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In this paper, I argue for an interpretation of the principle of charity as a moral requirement on arguers. I present two moral reasons for charity, one based on respect for dignity, the other based on the need to avoid harm. I argue, however, that the amount of effort an arguer needs to invest in charity varies with context.
