Human values have been employed in so distinctively different

ways in human discourse. It is often said that a person has a value

or an object has a value

If one wants to know the origin of the term ‘VALUE’, it may

be stated very firmly that the term ‘VALUE’ comes from the
Latin word ‘VALERE’ which means ‘to be of worth’.
 What is a value?
 Qualities, characteristics, or ideas about
which we feel strongly.
 Our values affect our decisions, goals and
behavior.
 A belief or feeling that someone or
something is worthwhile.
 Values define what is of worth, what is
beneficial, and what is harmful
 Values are standards to guide your action,
judgments, and attitudes.
 You have been given a check for
$1000.00 to do whatever you like
with it. What would you do with
it?
 Share with the class what you would do
with it.

Conclusion:
 What you spend the money on
has everything to do with what
you value
 What things did you do
during the past week.

 What you choose to do with your

time also has everything to do with
what you values.
 Hypocrite – One who
subscribes to one set of values,
and does another.

Immaturity - One who has not

identified his values.
 Immaturity:  Maturity
 Unclear values  Clear values
 Drifters  Life of purpose
 Flighty  Meaning and
 Uncertain direction
 Apathetic
 Direction:
Values – Goals – Behavior –
Self-value
 Values give direction and
consistency to behavior.
 Values help you know what to and
not to make time for.
 Values establish a relationship
between you and the world.
 Values set the direction for one’s
life.
 Where do we get values?

 our homes,  culture,

 school,  employers,
 time-period in
 society, which you were
 friends, raised (70’s anti-
 TV, establishment,
peace, individuality.
 Temples 80’s money,
 music, prestige, don’t get
caught, etc. 90’s
 books, earth, green peace,
 families, health and fitness),
etc.
 Your age will greatly influence
your values. Different people and
things influence you at different
ages:
 Ages 1-7 --- parents
 Ages 8-13 --- teachers, heroes (sports,
rocks, TV)
 Ages 14-20 --- peers (values because of
peers or peers because of values?)
 Ages 21+ your values are established,
but you may test your values from time
to time.
 Value versus Facts:

 Values are things we feel  Facts simply state what

“should”, “ought”, or “are actually are. It is easy to
supposed to” influence our confuse values with facts.
lives.
FACT: Many people are active
VALUE: All people should be in a specific religion.
active in a specific religion.
FACT: The most economical
VALUE: The best time to buy time to buy clothing is
clothing is when the price when the seasons change
is discounted. and the price is reduced.

 A value is a statement of  A fact is established by

one’s personal beliefs. observation and
measurement.
 Values and Behaviors:

 Happiness comes from letting values

decide your behavior and goals.

 Values can change over a life-time as

your experiences change your view.
 Types of Values:
 Values ​are subjective interpretations of
pleasure or dislike; These interpretations
become values ​properly said at the moment
when it is exercised by the individual.
 There are many types of values, from the
most general accepted by most human
beings, regardless of race, religion or
where they live, to those very personal and
intimate, inherent to each individual.
 Here is a list of the most important.
Universal values

They are the set of norms of coexistence that are valid, accepted by
a community at a certain time, but also shared by the vast majority
of people around the world.
They are the basic principles around which the basic rules of
respect, acceptance and good behavior of human beings are
established. Among these universal values ​are:

Responsibility , Justice, freedom, Honesty, Love, respect, trust Etc.

Human values
Norms and principles that are taught to us from birth and grow
as an intrinsic part of our being. Within these values ​can be
added:

- Humility
- Loyalty
- Sensitivity
- Prudence
- Will
Personal values
Beyond the values ​instilled throughout our lives, each individual by
their beliefs, their experiences and their particular way of thinking
and being, adapts them in a unique and personal way.
This is also determined in great measure by the personal experiences
of each one. In this way,"good"and"bad", right and wrong can have
many ranges of grays from the personal point of view of each
individual,

- Faithfulness
- Gratitude
- Discipline
- Patience
Family values
They are the set of beliefs accepted and practiced within the
family, product of the tradition and the particular experiences of
the same. Some family values ​are:

- Union
- Respect
- Joy
- Sincerity
Sociocultural Values
The Sociocultural values The set of beliefs broader and accepted by a
society that shares common codes.
Thanks to them, relationships of respect and harmony can be
established among many individuals who may think differently and
have diverse histories, but who understand and respect general norms.
These values, in addition to the aforementioned, can also be:

- Patriotism
- Cultural identity
Moral values
Moral values ​serve to make decisions that are framed within ethics.
Morality tells us how to act in specific situations, and allows us to
respond to the question"what should we do?"In the face of each
situation.
Moral values ​seek the happiness And self-realization through
kindness, honesty and other human virtues, with preponderance of
freedom directed by reason.

Ethical values
Ethics takes actions in function of the moral beliefs of the individual.
Basically they are the same moral values, but if you will, in a more
pragmatic field.
Moral values ​act in a more philosophical field, more internal of the
person and then, the decisions and actions taken as a result of their
reflection, determine their ethical values.
But, in a way, all universal, human or personal values ​are, in short,
ethical values, since they have a strong moral burden.
Aesthetic values
They have the ultimate purpose of beauty, and to get it involved
other aspects such as harmony and balance. It refers to physical
properties that produce aesthetic enjoyment.

Spiritual and religious values

They are beliefs that are given by faith and not so much by specific
norms or laws or created by men to guarantee order.
They are associated with immaterial and intangible aspects, but they
can become very profound and govern the behavior of the human
being in the other aspects of his life. Here we find basically Faith and
Holiness.
Material Values
As its name implies, these values ​do not have to do with the
philosophical, moral or thinking aspects, but with concrete elements
that coexist with people and help them to subsist and live more
comfortably.
These values ​are related to material goods that cover basic needs such
as clothing, food, health and leisure.

Economic values
When one speaks of an economic value, one usually refers to the
material, commercial or monetary value of some good or physical
object.
It is a term mostly used for what has to do with wealth generation or
material growth.

Pragmatic values
It is the practical value of things, their functionality or ability to use,
attributes that make an object useful or facilitate some task.
The main functions of values are as follows:

1. Values play an important role in the integration and fulfillment of

man’s basic impulses and desires in a stable and consistent manner
appropriate for his living.
2. They are generic experiences in social action made up of both
individual and social responses and attitudes.
3. They build up societies, integrate social relations.
4. They mould the ideal dimensions of personality and range and
depth of culture.
5. They influence people’s behaviour and serve as criteria for
evaluating the actions of others.
6. They have a great role to play in the conduct of social life.
7. They help in creating norms to guide day-to-day behaviour.
“If you stand for
nothing.

You fall for

anything.”
 “It’s not doing
things
right,
but doing the right
things. “
Assignment: list at least five values in
each of the following areas.
Social
Moral
Intellectual
Family
Career