Shy Philosophers on Honour

Why we picked it

**Let’s consider:** * What comes to mind when you hear the word “honour”? Is it primarily a virtue, a social rule, or something else? * What makes an action honourable or dishonourable? * What are some examples of honourable and dishonourable actions? What seems to distinguish them? * Is honour something one possess internally, or something granted (or denied) by others? * Are honourable actions always morally good * What should we do if/when honour conflicts with values like fairness, compassion, or truth? * Would a society organized around honour look more or less fair than one organized around rights? * If you had to choose, would you rather live in a society guided primarily by honour or by universal moral rules? Why? No homework required, but if you’d like to reflect ahead of time, you can watch or listen to this episode of the Panpsycast podcast on 'Why Honour Matters’: * https://thepanpsycast.libsyn.com/episode-116-why-honour-matters-part-i-the-centre-of-morality *Thanks to