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1. • • Honor societies have been around for centuries, and their purpose has evolved over time. From ancient times to the present, these societies have been a way for individuals to be recognized for their academic achievements and contributions to society.
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   What is an honor society?

   • In the United States, an honor society is an organization that recognizes individuals who rank above a set standard in various domains such as academics, leadership, and other personal achievements, not all of which are based on ranking systems. These societies acknowledge excellence among peers in diverse fields and circumstances.

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   Where did honor societies come from?

   • The origins of honor societies in the United States can be traced back to the establishment of Phi Beta Kappa in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, which began as a debating society and did not initially impose grade point average (GPA) restrictions for membership.

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   What is an example of an honor society?

   • These societies acknowledge excellence among peers in diverse fields and circumstances. The Order of the Arrow, for example, is the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America.

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   Are honor societies invitation-only?

   • Most honor societies are invitation-only, and membership in an honor society might be considered exclusive, i.e., a member of such an organization cannot join other honor societies representing the same field. Many honor societies are referred to by their membership or by non-members as fraternities and sororities.

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   Where did honour come from?

   • The honour concept originates in antiquity, with Aristotle as one of the pioneers. As an academic field of research, however, honour is a modern phenomenon starting in the 20 th century, when two disciplines in particular were prevalent. There is a German tradition involving law scholars early in the century (among them Moritz Liepmann).

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   What was honor in Anglo Saxon society?

   • The concept of honor was so pervasive in Anglo-Saxon society that it is impossible to pick up any piece of literature from the period without finding some mention of it.

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   Mortar Board was established in 1918 and was the first national honor society for women who were college seniors. During the era of honor society expansion in the early 20th century, these organizations were generally supportive of cultural changes that challenged racism, classism, and sexism.

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   Mar 24, 2023 · Honor societies have been around for centuries, and their purpose has evolved over time. From ancient times to the present, these societies have been a way for individuals to be recognized for their academic achievements and contributions to society.

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   During World War II, after Gen. Jean-Baptiste Molinié’s spirited defense of Lille in May–June 1940, German Gen. Kurt Waeger accorded the French defenders the honours of war. In English law the term honour is used of a seigniory of several manors held under one baron or lord paramount.

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   Honour (Commonwealth English) or honor (American English; see spelling differences) is a quality of a person that is of both social teaching and personal ethos, that manifests itself as a code of conduct, and has various elements such as valour, chivalry, honesty, and compassion.

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   Dec 18, 2017 · The honour concept originates in antiquity, with Aristotle as one of the pioneers. As an academic field of research, however, honour is a modern phenomenon starting in the 20 th century, when two disciplines in particular were prevalent.

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   Mar 13, 2024 · It was a set of moral values and expectations that governed the behavior of knights and nobles, and was heavily influenced by the concept of chivalry. This code emphasized honor, courage, and service, and played a significant role in maintaining order in medieval society.

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   Dec 13, 2021 · Take a journey into the realm of old-world epics in order to understand how concepts of honor, loyalty and worth functioned in Anglo-Saxon warrior culture. Every culture and society on Earth, both past and present, has their own ideas of what makes a person honorable or worthy.