Meaning and

Kinds
Of Values
Values is In ethics, value denotes the
degree of importance of some thing
or action, with the aim of determining
what actions are best to do or what
way is best to live (normative ethics),
or to describe the significance of
different actions. It may be described
as treating actions themselves as
abstract objects, putting value to
them.
Values are standards or
ideals with which we
evaluate actions, people,
things, or situations.
Beauty, honesty, justice,
peace, generosity are all
examples of values that
many people endorse.
Four (4) Types
of values
Personal values- are absolute or relative.
Ethical values provide the foundation for
ethical action. They are considered
fundamental principles on which
one���s life is built and which guide
how one relates with others. Personal
values are largely determined by family
values, social-cultural values and
individual���s own experiences.
Family values- are the principles
valued in a family, and may be good
or bad. They are derived from the
ultimate beliefs of parents who use
them to raise their children. Family
values are among the fundamental
principles that guide an
individual���s behavior in society.
Social-cultural values- are the
existing values of a given society
which may or may not be in tandem
with personal or family values. Moral
values are the attitudes and conducts
regarded by the society as important
for mutual coexistence, order and
overall well-being.
Material values- are
essential for survival. They
are related to
humanity���s basic
needs and also involve
protection from the
environment.
Spiritual or religious-
values govern the non-
material aspects of
people���s lives and
allow individuals to feel a
sense of fulfillment.