I have to admit that I get confused when I read the journal articles on forgiveness. The confusion primarily centers on the definition of forgiveness. It seems that no two authors can agree on what forgiving actually means. Can you help me sort this out so that I can settle on a comprehensive definition of forgiveness that makes sense?
Yes, I do understand your dilemma as you read journal articles on forgiveness. We now have an entire issue of the Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (published in February 2025) in which we explore from both a philosophical and psychological perspective the definition of forgiveness. I hope the narrative in the first article of that special issue helps you to discern the accurate definition of forgiving.
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