Charles Griswold distinguishes forgiveness from the psychological state of the forgiver, locating it in a normative commitment to relinquish moral claims rather than in affective transformation.

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Affective transformation(as what Griswold argues forgiveness is NOT simply about): A change in your emotional state or feelings; in this case, meaning your anger or hurt actually disappearing or being replaced with different emotions.
Charles Griswold(as the philosopher being cited in this statement): A contemporary American philosopher who studies ethics, particularly focusing on forgiveness, resentment, and how we repair relationships after wrongdoing.
Moral claims(in ethics): Statements about what is right, wrong, good, or bad—like 'stealing is wrong' or 'helping others is good.'
Normative commitment(as the hidden requirement smuggled into the procedure): A binding obligation or standard about how things *should* be done—it's about what we're committed to in terms of correct behavior or judgment.

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