Human values are fundamental to human existence and are integral to any society. They are universal and are inherent in all human beings and are intertwined with the cultural and spiritual aspects of life. Human values-based education, therefore, is complimentary to values based education. Bringing out and nurturing of the human values in children during the formative years will result in caring and responsible adults in the future. Bringing out human values in adults is an internal motivator that reinforces good character, morality and ethics, resulting in caring and responsible citizens.
There are a wide variety of human values found in varying degrees in all societies, religious traditions, and civilizations. While different societies have different socio-cultural and value orientations, five basic themes of human values relevant to all are:
- Truth,
- Right Conduct,
- Peace,
- Love, and
- Non-Violence.
These five core values can be further subdivided into their practical applications (sub-values) as shown in the table below:
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