In philosophy and rhetoric, the principle of charity or charitable interpretation requires interpreting a speaker’s statements in the most rational way possible and, in the case of any argument, considering its best, strongest possible interpretation.
People typically do the opposite, assuming the worst possible interpretation of others’ arguments. I wish this principle was taught in schools.
Not a logical fallacy in itself, but related: the principle of charity
People typically do the opposite, assuming the worst possible interpretation of others’ arguments. I wish this principle was taught in schools.
Also known as a steelman, in contrast to a strawman.