Honesty
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Honesty is the quality of being truthful, sincere, and free from deceit in one’s words, actions, and intentions.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
character trait
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ethical value ⓘ moral principle ⓘ moral virtue ⓘ personal quality ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
credibility
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moral character ⓘ reputation ⓘ social cohesion ⓘ trust ⓘ |
| hasDefinition | quality of being truthful, sincere, and free from deceit ⓘ |
| involves |
absence of deceit
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accuracy in communication ⓘ consistency between words and actions ⓘ fair dealing ⓘ integrity ⓘ reliability ⓘ sincerity ⓘ transparency ⓘ truthfulness ⓘ |
| isComponentOf |
ethical decision-making
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good citizenship ⓘ good leadership ⓘ integrity ⓘ |
| isEncouragedBy |
many ethical theories
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religious moral codes ⓘ virtue ethics ⓘ |
| isExpressedThrough |
admitting mistakes
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avoiding misleading statements ⓘ keeping promises ⓘ telling the truth ⓘ |
| isOppositeOf |
deceit
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dishonesty ⓘ fraud ⓘ hypocrisy ⓘ lying ⓘ manipulation ⓘ |
| isValuedIn |
business practices
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education ⓘ journalism ⓘ legal systems ⓘ personal relationships ⓘ professional ethics ⓘ religious traditions ⓘ scientific research ⓘ |
| requires |
courage
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respect for truth ⓘ responsibility for one’s words ⓘ self-awareness ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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