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| - | # An [[objectification]] of [[praise]]worthiness, [[respect]]. (I.e., something that represents praiseworthiness, respect.) | ||
| - | '''Honour''' ([[British English]]), or '''honor''' ([[American English]]), is the evaluation of a person’s [[trustworthiness]] and social [[social status|status]] based on that individual's espousals and actions. Honour is deemed exactly what determines a person's character: whether or not the person reflects [[honesty]], [[respect]], [[integrity]], or fairness. Accordingly, [[individual]]s are assigned worth and stature based on the harmony of their actions, ''[[honor code|code of honour]]'', and that of the [[society]] at large. Honour can be analysed as a [[moral relativism|relativistic]] concept, i.e., conflicts between individuals and even cultures arising as a consequence of material circumstance and ambition, rather than fundamental differences in principle. Alternatively, it can be viewed as [[nativism|nativist]] — 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 [[Moral character|character]]. | ||
| - | [[Samuel Johnson|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."'' | + | '''Dignity''' is a term used in [[morality|moral]], [[ethical]], and political discussions to signify that a being has an innate right to respect and ethical treatment. It is an extension of [[Age of Enlightenment|Enlightenment]]-era beliefs that individuals have inherent, inviolable rights, and thus is closely related to concepts like [[virtue]], [[respect]], [[self-respect]], [[autonomy]], [[human rights]], and enlightened [[reason]]. Dignity is generally proscriptive and cautionary: in politics it is usually synonymous to 'human dignity', and is used to critique the treatment of oppressed and vulnerable groups and peoples, though in some case has been extended to apply to cultures and sub-cultures, religious beliefs and ideals, animals used for food or research, and even plants. In more colloquial settings it is used to suggest that someone is not receiving a proper degree of respect, or even that they are failing to treat themselves with proper self-respect. |
| - | This sort of honour derives from the perceived [[virtue|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, with respect to [[women]], ''honour'' may be synonymous with "[[chastity]]" or "[[virginity]]". | + | ==See also== |
| + | * [[Anger]] | ||
| + | * [[Human rights]] | ||
| + | * [[Pride]] | ||
| + | * [[Righteous indignation]] | ||
| + | * [[Self-concept]] | ||
| + | * [[Self-esteem]] | ||
| + | * [[Self-respect]] | ||
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Dignity is a term used in moral, ethical, and political discussions to signify that a being has an innate right to respect and ethical treatment. It is an extension of Enlightenment-era beliefs that individuals have inherent, inviolable rights, and thus is closely related to concepts like virtue, respect, self-respect, autonomy, human rights, and enlightened reason. Dignity is generally proscriptive and cautionary: in politics it is usually synonymous to 'human dignity', and is used to critique the treatment of oppressed and vulnerable groups and peoples, though in some case has been extended to apply to cultures and sub-cultures, religious beliefs and ideals, animals used for food or research, and even plants. In more colloquial settings it is used to suggest that someone is not receiving a proper degree of respect, or even that they are failing to treat themselves with proper self-respect.
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