The issues raised in this material seem to be obvious and simple at first glance. But first of all, adults are forced to think, the task of which is to convey to the younger generation in a simple and understandable form the truth that they themselves forget in the maelstrom of life. Children, reaching a certain age, can evaluate and understand their life. Pupils of grade 4 with examples of universal values given to them in an accessible form belong to this age group.
General concept
Universal human values are a theoretically existing certain system of moral norms, the content of which is not connected with a temporary historical period. Given the fact that today there is close communication between representatives of all cultures and nationalities, the existence of a universal human value system is simply necessary.
Life as a Value
Today, society has reached that level of development in technological terms that mutual destruction is possible. The existing system of universal human values may or should be a kind of restraining barrier between peoples.
The most important and first point in this system should be human life. It is an untouchable fact; an attempt on a person’s life is unacceptable.
Let us give an example of universal value - life. A man was born. At birth, everyone has enormous potential and inexhaustible resources. But everyone decides how to dispose of the resources granted to him. One man is a master: from a pile of iron he will create something valuable and necessary, for example, a car. Another, for example, is a surgeon who can save many lives for many years. Due to the knowledge and skills that he acquired, at the expense of his natural resources.
The third example, a person who drinks and does not work anywhere, at birth had the same resources and the same potential, but did not use them. Based on the given example, such a universal value as life is the main and incommensurable value in the world. And it doesn’t matter what profession or age or health of any person, everyone should know and understand the fact that the life of any person is not of comparable value.
Health value
Also, human health applies to this system: every person in modern society has the right to maintain his health, has the right to treatment. Without good health, building a chain of other values for a person is almost impossible.
All over the world, in every country, the development of the health system is considered an important stage. Hospitals, clinics, motels, hospitals: all this is created to maintain and, importantly, control human health. Here, we give an example of universal value - health. We often wish each other good health. This has been the case from generation to generation. After all, having good health, a person will be able to overcome all difficulties in life, and if necessary, survive serious overloads.
The right to education. The value of education as a value
We continue our story about universal values, the right to education can serve as an example to grade 4. It certainly can be attributed to this system. Today, this stage is for a person in a world where he can take his place, benefit society, receive benefits for himself and, most importantly, for his loved ones.
Family as the main value of a person
A family. A family". The most important universal value, an example can be any family, be it the family of a friend, neighbor, classmate. If you look around, you can pay attention that they are different: funny and noisy, strict and conservative, complete and incomplete.
Family and family values are two branches that are tightly intertwined with each other. These values for each person are presented in the form of a long, long list, which proves the importance and necessity of the existence of a family. This is love: mothers to their child, between spouses, care for the older generation.
Family and family values are important and necessary for any person, like a root for a mighty oak, the strength and power of which will dry up if the root is damaged or sick. So with the family. Let the moments described above serve as examples of universal values.
Science in the value system
Science in the system of universal values takes a leading position. Today, there is an environmental threat to our planet, the fault of which, of course, is man himself. Ecosystems undergo interference in their structure, but it is the development of science that is the reason. This is a situation on the one hand.
On the other hand, the development of science has erected the surrounding world in which we live. An example is the discovery made on the basis of research by physicists, chemists, mathematicians, astrologers, gave impetus to the further development of mankind in various industries.
Conditionally, the influence of science can be divided into the unconscious formation of an understanding of the world as a whole, and the conscious one that is formed in a person under the influence of society, that is, society. This fact also includes the general educational system of education, self-education. Unconscious formation implies the fact that the natural essence of man, that is, at birth, each of us already has, as they say, a "human essence", is characterized by curiosity, the desire to learn something new for ourselves. And no matter in what area of activity this will happen, the fact that this mechanism begins to work again and again is important. This is what distinguishes a person from an animal.
Physical Culture and sport. Their place in this case
Physical culture and sport in the system of universal values occupy their important and significant position. They are aimed at strengthening human health, as well as the development of physical and moral-volitional abilities, all of which lead to the development of a strong and harmonious personality of a person.
Sport is a universal cultural value, an example of this is the history of development itself: these are olympiads, competitions, and historically formed sports. The value of physical culture and sports is great and is formed in several directions:
- Firstly, under the influence of these factors, the formation of a person as a person takes place.
- Secondly, he himself in the process of playing sports contributes to its development, reveals or improves sports.
- Thirdly, it contributes to the development of society as a whole.
Literature in human life
The emergence and formation of literature itself from century to century is proved by the fact that it is the most important value for humanity. Literature touches the soul of a person, it helps to reveal and understand its entire depth, its dark and light sides, makes you wonder why some events happened in this way, what it is connected with, what could have happened if a person had acted differently.
Answers to all these questions can be obtained from books. Any book, any work can serve as proof of that. An example of universal human values from literature is the work “The Word about Igor’s Regiment ...”, which describes the service to his Motherland, its defense, and the life of the main characters is dedicated to the lofty idea. In addition, fidelity and tenderness of Russian wives in this work can serve as an example, which, in turn, is also an example of the universal human value of a family. A family that gives a person strength, desire to create.
We give one more example from the classical literature on the work of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov “Ionych”. It describes the life of a young man whose desire was to serve society, to bring benefits, but the turning point in his life was love. He fell in love with a young beautiful girl who did not reciprocate. The main character made her an offer of a hand and a heart, and in return received only ridicule. No, he did not die, did not get sick, but he lost that interest in life, the very light in him that gave him the desire to live an interesting full life went out. And over time, he was flabby, addicted to gambling, and his existence became empty and meaningless.
The author, using the example of his hero, wanted to show that the loss of such universal values as love and family led the protagonist to a deadlock. Let this experience also serve as an example for the young generation: you can’t stop in life if there is any kind of trouble, you always need to go forward to your dream, you always need to try to implement your plans. After all, if you have something to succeed, then the reward for yourself will not keep you waiting long - feelings of self-esteem and satisfaction from life will be your guarantee. Here is an example of universal values was given by the author.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to once again note the importance of moral guidelines for today for each person individually, and for society as a whole. Photos of examples of universal values are presented in this article.
I would like to pay tribute to the masters of their craft, their work can also be an example for us, introduced by them into the general concept of universal values. Indeed, the contemplation of the beautiful is a reminder that everything is nearby, take care and love around you, give yourself, learn - study with pleasure, learn every day, let it be one step, but let it be done.