universal value
Cross-cultural moral truth
A universal value is a principle or ideal considered valid across all cultures, societies, and time periods—something like truth, justice, or human dignity.
The concept appears in philosophy, ethics, and human rights discourse: The Declaration asserts that freedom is a universal value.
Whether such values actually exist or merely reflect dominant cultural assumptions remains debated.
- absoluteTotal, without qualification
- natural lawInherent moral principles
- intrinsicBelonging by nature
- inherent worthValue existing by nature
- moralityRight and wrong principles
moral compass · fundamental · peace · Mahayana Buddhism · happiness · Golden Rule · equality · dignity · inalienable · ethics · do unto others · justice · communal responsibility · commonality · common ground · categorical imperative · significance · principle
universal valuecultural relativism
Understanding norms within their context
moral relativism · local custom · cultural norm · regional custom
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