If I say"my code of ethics is: I respect only those who earn my respect:"what kind of ethics code is it?

Question

And can you see any problems or issues in living in groups by such a code?

hq3, your assumption that it is my code is absolutely unwarranted. Truth is, the Q asked is based on an A to one of my other Q's in ethics and I just wanted to put it out there to see what others think.

I suggest you rexamine the way you approach the Q's and strive to not read so much into the Q asked. If you really feel you can ask the Q better, ask it yourself.
TWH 08142006

Answer 1

Not much of one. It makes me wonder if that person thinks they a judge and jury over everyone and then deems certain people worthy of being respected. Bad.

Answer 2

Your code of ethics is something like "Respect begets Respect." I just have to say that it is a very self-centered and obnoxious code of ethics. I follow by Jesus' law of "Love your neighbor." You must have at least heard the Good Samaritan. The poor nobody was hanging on dear life. He could not give anyone respect because he is about to die. But you have to respect his life and help him just like the Samaritan did. It might be a bit kindergarten-ish but it really holds true. You just have to respect everyone, no matter how much they disrespect you. Everything has its reasons. The last piece of advice is, don't forget that the question St. Peter will ask when you die is: Have you loved?

Answer 3

An ethics code that should be applied with distinguished differences in who you love, but cannot respect ~ AND what you need from others that may not be able, or interested in earning your respect.

I could see loved ones rejected on the basis of unearned respect that you love very much ~ OR people rejected that could be beneficial in other areas of life that are not relevant to personal respect.

Answer 4

It really depends on what they have to do to earn your respect. If it's too difficult for them to accompolish, yes it could be a problem, you may create a great deal of hostility, and come off looking like an arrogant, rebellious prick. If it's as simple as not disrespecting you, I don't see the problem. My philosophy is similar. I give the same respect to others that they give to me.

Answer 5

It is a rather circular code.
You did not define what it takes yo "earn your respect"
So the way you defined it is possible that you respect nobody because, say, only people who save your life earn your respect.
AND it is possible that you respect EVERYBODY if just being a human is enough to earn your respect.

So you should get back to the drawing board and define your code of ethics a bit more thoroughly.

Answer 6

That's not ethical it's fact. Respect is earned therfore repecting an un respectable person is a contradicton

Answer 7

It's a tautological kind of ethics code. It says absolutely nothing. Further, it says little to nothing about ethics. It implies that the person can be disrespectful to just about anyone he/she chooses.

Answer 8

Every living thing deserves respect until it proves it doesn't. You respect a bear until it wants to maul you then you kill it. You respect a stranger until they're rude, then you withdraw respect. It's just common courtesy. It should be a good philosophy to run a society by.

Answer 9

Very pompous. You should respect everyone unless and until they show that they are not worthy of it. To say that you respect only those who earn your respect is setting yourself above others.

Answer 10

... it sounds like a real selfish type of group that has to get something from you in order to associate themselves around you.

It's a trap. Once you initiate something it usually is expected from the person.