Que : – What is your understanding of intrinsic and extrinsic values? Why is it important to have values ​​in our lives? Discuss.

  • Intrinsic values, that is, values ​​that are very important for a person’s own benefit.

        o Eg. For example, happiness, peace, joy, truth, etc.

• Extrinsic values ​​are those whose wealth or value depends on how much it creates intrinsic values.

       o Eg. For example, having a family is an extrinsic value because its value depends on how much happiness or joy it gives.

•  The need for values ​​in our lives:

• Will show us the right path in the direction of personality behavior. That is, they act as a guide in life.
•  They will provide us with the role of a guide in making right moral decisions.
•  Will provide an internal context for a good life. That is, it will be the basis for what is more useful, good, desirable, constructive or beautiful.
• It provides guidance to distinguish between good and bad.
• Promotes peace and stability in life, due to which harmonious relations are maintained in the society.
•  Eg. As, Respect, honor to elders.

• When we experience different circumstances every day, values ​​test our patience, competence and peace of mind. In addition, they help in taking appropriate decisions by providing guidance according to the situation.
• In addition, they play an important role in character development and creating an attitude towards positive thoughts.
•  Helps in cultivating behavior according to the ideal standards of society.
• It will help in cultivating adaptation.
•  Eg. As,
• Showing compassion towards animals (environmental adaptation)
  

                            Thus, values ​​will help in achieving the goals of our life and the means to achieve them and will play an important role in making the personality of an individual holistic.