The document outlines 3 instrumental values - logical values, broad-minded values, and honest values - that are important for critical thinking. It argues that these values can help one understand their own beliefs, respect others' perspectives, and be happy and trustworthy. Examples are provided for how each value can be applied. The document also notes that these values can be learned through role models, family, professors, and community support services. Overall, the values are presented as mental tools that can help one make wise decisions and stand the test of time.
3. WHY DO WE NEED THEM?
The Journey of our lives can be difficult at
times.
The lack of principals and values can lead us
to an unhappy outcome.
4. BENEFITS OF THE INSTRUMENTAL VALUES
Broad
Logical Honest
Minded
To To be able To be able
understand to to be happy
and make understand with
our beliefs and respect yourself
stronger. other and be able
peoples to teach
views. others.
5. EXAMPLES
Logic
To determine if hard work pays off
To understand the use of laws in our society
Broad-Minded
To respect every individuals perspective and opinion
To be able to adjust to our changing environment
Honest
When confronted with ethical decisions
To be trustworthy to family and clients
6. CAN WE LEARN THESE VALUES?
Yes, we are human beings capable to analyze
and determine the consequences of our
actions.
7. TOOLS NEEDED TO STAND THE TEST OF TIME
Role
Models
Good
Family
Professors
Logical,
Broad
Minded,
Honest
Healthy
Community
Body
Support
and
guidance
services
8. MENTAL STIMULUS FOR THINKING
Ralph Waldo
Emerson, Life is a
said journey, not a
destination
9. CAN OUR VALUES BE TESTED?
The rewards of being true to
your beliefs sometimes might
be hard to comprehend
because sometimes the wiser
choices are many times not the
easiest ones.
Even when we fail, we must
understand that we are human
beings not capable of
perfection.
10. WHO WOULD APPRECIATE OUR DECISIONS
USING INSTRUMENTAL VALUES
Family Work Self Community
Children and
Supervisors Your Soul Neighbors
Wife
Sisters,
Brothers
Co-workers Your Body Friends
and
Nephews