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Universal value

A value is a universal value if it has the same value or worth for all, or almost all, people. Spheres of
human value encompass morality, aesthetic preference, human traits, human endeavour, and social
order. ... First, it could be that something has a universal value when everybody finds it valuable.

10 S. H Schwartz concept of universal values.

“Self-Direction – Defining goal: independent thought and action–choosing, creating, exploring.”

“Stimulation – Defining goal: excitement, novelty, and challenge in life.”

“Hedonism – Defining goal: pleasure or sensuous gratification for oneself.”

“Achievement – Defining goal: personal success through demonstrating competence according to social
standards.”

“Power – Defining goal: social status and prestige, control or dominance over people and resources.”

“Security – Defining goal: safety, harmony, and stability of society, of relationships, and of self.”

“Conformity – Defining goal: restraint of actions, inclinations, and impulses likely to upset or harm
others and violate social expectations or norms.”

“Tradition – Defining goal: respect, commitment, and acceptance of the customs and ideas that one’s
culture or religion provides.”

“Benevolence – Defining goal: preserving and enhancing the welfare of those with whom one is in
frequent personal contact (the ‘in-group’).”

“Universalism – Defining goal: understanding, appreciation, tolerance, and protection for the welfare of
all people and for nature.”

Basic universal human values

The values of peace, freedom, social progress, equal rights and human dignity.

Human dignity

Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated
ethically. It is of significance in morality, ethics, law and politics as an extension of the Enlightenment-
era concepts of inherent, inalienable rights.
 Dignity is one of the most important things to the human spirit. It means being valued and respected
for what you are, what you believe in, and how you live your live. Treating other people with dignity
means treating them the way we'd like to be treated ourselves.