2007-01-26 15:25:52 · 6 answers · asked by sokrates 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Sure, depends on the thief.
For example, some gypsies, steal from outsiders, but have rules about really hurting peoples needs and would not steal from each other. Other thieves only steal from their "enemies" which is one of the many "bads" that are o.k. during war. Samurais stole land, lives and food. They valued "honor".
Some thieves only "steal" back what was taken from them. Most thieves are just...thieves. Bilbo was a burgler.
Though, the "people" who engage in land, life and life support systems stealing, I am not sure they have any honor or compassion. Stealing gets into ownership issues, and we westerners tend to be a little ignorant of the complexities of ownership.
2007-01-26 15:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by Sqwrll F 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There may be. Some criminals still have a sense of ethics with each other. A mutual respect. For instance they may rob a bank but not steal from each other. Some people have no honour at all however and will even steal from their best friend.
2007-01-26 15:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I don't think that there is any honor among thieves, because they are afraid that the other person will rat them out, or they will take the loot and leave them nothing.
2007-01-26 15:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by karen v 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Honor among theives means that if you steal from me, and I don't know it, then you are honorable. If I find out you stole from me, then you aren't.
2007-01-26 15:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, not really. A thief is just that, a thief.
2007-01-26 15:33:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It seems very doubtful.
2007-01-26 15:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋