Honesty is the rectitude of mind and integrity in the work. The Dictionary of Authorities, 1723, defines honesty as "that kind of honor that compels the good man to act always in accordance with their obligations and keep his word in everything. " Is intimately connected with the honor, moral quality that leads to the fulfillment of our duties to one another and us. In the history of our literature, especially in the genre of the novel, we encounter many characters honest. D. Highlights Don Quixote and Lazarillo de Tormes. From s. Figure XIX disappears honesty in the literature. Two films
simply masterful on this virtue: Smith Goes (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington), directed by Frank Capra in 1939 and Kill a Mockingbird (To Kill a Mockingbird ) directed by Robert Mulligan in 1962.
St. Thomas More, patron saint of politicians, serves as example of the ability to waive a privileged position to act consistently with their obligations and their word. Unfortunately, honesty is a rarity in our politicians. Recently, two people who excel in honesty: Francisco José Alcaraz and María San Gil .
For those who are lucky enough to live in Seville, my neighbor, Juan Ignacio Zoido represents the paradigm of honest politician. He won the last election, not mayoral pact between the losing parties, the democratic process is sometimes more that democratic game. However, continuing to work with righteousness remain true to its ideals.
The cause of the lack of honesty in our politicians may have to be sought in the relativism, which denies the truth and concludes that all ideas are equal. Annex I
an interesting discussion on this topic, moderated by Dieter Brandau, with Agapito Maestre Gabriel Albiac and professors of Philosophy and Philology respectively.
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