Honesty as a Foundational Virtue in Light of Mystical Ethics

Abstract

In Mystical Ethics, honesty at a superficial level refers to the conformation of speech and actions with intention and purpose. This application of honesty has been analyzed in depth in Mystical Ethics and this analysis has resulted in honesty being considered as the foundation and basis of other virtues in five cases from which it can be understood that many of the virtues are not virtues without honesty. In fact, these five cases provide important and various meanings of the foundational virtue in mystical works. Considering these explanations, one can find different levels and types of the virtue of honesty in mysticism and assess the important conflicts and challenges it gives rise to. This specific approach to honesty will help in carrying out an in-depth analysis of dishonesty as well as recognizing self-deception in honesty.

Keywords

• ethical mysticism
• honesty
• foundational virtue
• levels of honesty
• self-deception