Honor for Us: A Philosophical Analysis, Interpretation and Defense

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Presents a philosophical analysis and defense of the concept of honor that considers honor's normative promise for us. This book contends that the concept of honor is poorly understood, standing sorely in need of clarification. It argues that the notion of honor remains viable in the face of powerful criticism.

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William Lad Sessions is the Ballengee Professor of Philosophy at Washington and Lee University, USA. He is the author of The Concept of Faith: A Philosophical Investigation (Cornell University Press, 1994) and Reading Hume's Dialogues: A Veneration for True Religion (Indiana University Press, 2002).

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Preface; 1. Introduction: Issues of Honor; Part I. Concepts of Honor; 2. Five Peripheral Concepts; 3. Personal Honor; 4. Personal Honor, Morality and Religion; 5. Deviant Honor; Part II. Honor's Reach; 6. The Honor of Warriors; 7. Sportsmanship as Honor; 8. Patriotism as Honor; 9. Academic Honor; 10. Professional Honor; Part III. Honor's Future; 11. In Defense of Honor; 12. Honor for US; Bibliography.

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"Lad Session's engaging, thoughtful exploration of honor rehabilitates a notion often seen as archaic, corrupt, and dangerous. He aptly demonstrates the relevance and importance of honor in modern life." Anthony Cunningham, Professor of Philosophy and Department Chairperson, Saint John's University, USA.