Author(s): Ranjit Kaur and Dr. Kiran Singh

Abstract:
Human Values have been a central concept in the social sciences since their inception. Human values play a vital role in the society, for they are said to be the basis of human beings for leading a better life. It is believed that all holy books of all religions contain the values of good life. The importance of values is frequently cited in relation to the global and national problems, whether it is in debates in international assemblies, in studies criticizing “value free” approaches to research, or in discussion of quality of life and individual fulfillment. Thus, values are deemed especially important in questions of cultural development and are central to concern for the preservation of cultural heritage. Values are powerful and effective determinants of human accomplishment and progress. They represent our deepest desires. There are individual morality and social morality. Individual morality provides the topic of decisions of and judgements by the individual: honesty, loyalty, good faith, being responsible. Social morality means fairness, which is one basis of law, which helps to govern society and to control individual behaviour. Social morality considers whether an action threatens society’s well-being.