Concept · Foundations
Interpretive Honesty
The commitment to letting a text say what it says, even when the implications are uncomfortable, rather than distorting its meaning to fit the interpreter's preferences.
Why it matters
Interpretive honesty is the ethical foundation of hermeneutics. Without it, interpretation becomes manipulation.
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