lincoln-douglas debate values

quality of life

qualities which make life worth living

liberty

freedom to do whatever, whenever

quality of life

qualities which make life worth living

liberty

freedom to do whatever, whenever

justice

receiving what is deserved; giving each person his due

individualism

encompasses the desire of each person to create an identity as a unique person

security

individuals, communities, and nations have the right to seek self-preservation and freedom from fear

privacy

anonymity or the right to keep some aspects of life non-public; allowed to have a sense of self away from the scrutiny of others

equality

all society members have the same opportunities

altruism

deliberate sacrifice of something-property, life, or an intangible idea (such as time) by one person for the benefit of another, without expecting an immediate return.

core values

the primary or dominant values that are accepted throughout the organization

beauty

an intrinsic value: desired for its own sake rather than for its instrumental effects

instrinsic value

Valuable in and of itself, it is an end in itself, it is good and worthy of being desired for its own sake (joy)

instrumental value

worth as an instrument or a tool that can be used to accomplish a goal

religion

a value that subordinates the community to a nobler cause (God)

collective good

the well-being of the greater mass of humanity as opposed to that of the individual

family

those people to whom we have the closest ties become models for all of our dealings with other people

free expression

The right to speak without censorship or limitations. (essential to our self-image and the image other people have of us)

integrity

comprises the virtues of personal character: honesty, loyalty, a sense of honor, and so on

knowledge

an intrinsic value to those who desire learning for its own sake, and an instrumental value for everyone: we can never act wisely unless we know the facts.

leisure

time to spend as we please

majority rule

ensure social stability by seeing that the wishes of most people are carried out by the community. This value also includes respect for the opinions of the minority.

nature

as a value, entails a respect for the natural environment and a sense of human connectedness with other living creature

peace

Freedom from violence and war and the causes thereof. (valued because its opposite is so horrible)

progress

to move forward (valued because it provides hope for a better future)

property

ownership of goods and services

self-actualization

individual's ability to control his/her own life and live it as he/she sees fit. (often the opposite of equality)

work

an instrumental value; means of creative expression, too, and a way to develop one's talents.