2007-03-01 14:06:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Honor is the concept of a direct relation between one's virtues (or "values") and their status within society. Accordingly, individuals are assigned worth and stature based on a harmony between their own code of honour and that of the society at large. Honour is often seen as a relativistic concept, as conflicts between individuals and even cultures may arise as a consequence of material circumstance and ambition, rather than due to fundamental differences in principle. Others hold to a more nativist view — that honour is as real to the human condition as love, and likewise derives from the formative personal bonds that establish one's personal dignity and character.
Dr Samuel Johnson, in his A Dictionary of the English Language (1755), defined honour as having several senses, the first of which was "nobility of soul, magnanimity, and a scorn of meanness." This sort of honour derives from the perceived virtuous conduct and personal integrity of the person endowed with it. On the other hand, Johnson also defined honour in relationship to "reputation" and "fame"; to "privileges of rank or birth", and as "respect" of the kind which "places an individual socially and determines his right to precedence." This sort of honour is not so much a function of moral or ethical excellence, as it is a consequence of power. Finally, for women, according to Dr Johnson, honour is synonymous with "chastity".
2007-03-01 14:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honor is integrity, being forthright and fair,as well as being true to your word. Also, standing up for what is right and not what is popular. Honor is living your life so that you are proud of the decisions and choices you make.
2007-03-01 22:17:00 · answer #2 · answered by deej 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honor is when you can be relied upon to do the right thing, despite the personal cost and regardless of who is (or isn't) watching.
2007-03-01 22:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
honor is doing what is right even when no one is watching
2007-03-01 22:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honor is
doing what is right
standing up for what is right
defending the defenseless
2007-03-01 22:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honor is doing what needs to be done, no matter how you feel about it (fear at least)
2007-03-01 22:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by Pandora 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋