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Charles L. Griswold
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“We repeatedly find that in his discussions about knowledge Plato just assumes or asserts that the Ideas exist, and then explains what "knowledge" is (for example, Rep. 476a ff., 507a-b ff., 596a and context, Pho. 100b ff.). We do not seem to get an account of how we know these ontological assumptions to be true. Indeed, one is justified in wondering whether Plato has a "theory" of Ideas at all.”
Charles L. Griswold (born 1951) first seen 1988 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Platonic Writings/Platonic Readings (1988), Chap. 9 : Plato's Metaphilosophy: Why Plato Wrote Dialogues
“Forgiveness does not attempt to get rid of warranted resentment. Rather, it follows from the recognition that the resentment is no longer warranted. And what would provide the warrant can be nothing other than the right reasons.”
Charles L. Griswold (born 1951) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Forgiveness: A Philosophical Exploration (2007)
“Why forgive? What makes it the commendable thing to do at the appropriate time? It’s not simply a matter of lifting the burden of toxic resentment or of immobilizing guilt, however beneficial that may be ethically and psychologically. It is not a merely therapeutic matter, as though this were just about you. Rather, when the requisite conditions are met, forgiveness is what a good person would seek because it expresses fundamental moral ideals. These include ideals of spiritual growth and renewal; truth-telling; mutual respectful address; responsibility and respect; reconciliation and peace.”
Charles L. Griswold (born 1951) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On Forgiveness", The New York Times (December 26, 2010)
“Make sure the person whom you think wronged you is the person who wronged you.”
Charles L. Griswold (born 1951) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: quoted in Malia Wollan, "How to Forgive", The New York Times (Feb. 16, 2018)