Differences between Values ​​and Antivalues

Miscellanea   /   by admin   /   January 31, 2022

When we talk about values Y antivalues in the field of ethics and morals, we mean those qualities that a subject or an object possesses and that we interpret respectively as valuable, desirable or positive (values) or despicable, undesirable or negative (anti-values).

In general, human cultures consider as valuable those qualities that promote peaceful coexistence and understanding, so they try to promote and teach them. This is not to say that the values ​​of a society cannot change over time. What is considered a value in one era may cease to be so in the next, or even become an anti-value, and vice versa. These cultural changes, however, are usually slow.

The religions, the habits, social pressure, education and culture in general are what allow values ​​to be delimited, and that implies that the values ​​of one culture may differ from those of another. But, at the same time, there is a subjective dimension of value, so that not all of us understand or we appreciate values ​​in the exact same way, despite even belonging to the same culture and religion.

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Differences between values ​​and anti-values

The differences between values ​​and anti-values ​​can be summarized as follows:

Values Antivalues
They are attributes considered positive, desirable or admirable, that society seeks to promote. They are attributes considered negative, undesirable or reprehensible, that society seeks to discourage.
They are associated with the idea of ​​"moral" or "ethical", that is, with the notion of individual and/or collective well-being. They are associated with the idea of ​​what is “immoral” or “unethical”, that is, with the notion of individual and/or collective discomfort.
They are understood as a contribution to the stability and happiness of an organized society. They are understood as destabilizing and harmful traits for society.
They are promoted by society through education, ethical codes and other training institutions. Many have to do with the primitive nature of the human being, but others are paradoxically transmitted informally by the very societies that claim to combat them.

Examples of values ​​and antivalues

Here is a list of example values ​​and their corresponding antivalue:

Value What does it mean antivalue What does it mean
Responsibility Assume head-on the consequences of your own actions and decisions. Irresponsibility Hiding behind others so as not to assume the consequences of what was said or done.
Courage Having the necessary bravery to undertake situations that make us afraid or distressed. Cowardice Allow greater damage to us and third parties as long as we do not face fear or anguish.
Honesty Commit to the truth regardless of the consequences. Dishonesty Lying, manipulating or distorting the truth when it is convenient.
Liberty Autonomy to decide their own directions and actions. submission Always be subject to the will of another or others.
Justice Give each one what corresponds to him, in the way in which it corresponds to him. Injustice Favoring one's own or third parties over those to whom it really corresponds.
Prudence Act trying not to take unnecessary risks or unnecessarily hurt anyone. Imprudence Act without paying attention to the risks that are run or possible damage to third parties.
Solidarity Being there for those who need it at their worst. Indifference Do not be moved by the suffering and pain of others.
Generosity Give the other what he needs when it is possible to do so. Selfishness Always choose your own over needs of others.
Tolerance Put yourself in the other's shoes and understand that everyone has their own reasons. Intolerance Believing that one's own convictions are the only possible and correct ones.
Gratitude Recognize those who helped us and try to return the good received. Ingratitude Pay in bad coin to those who helped us and now require our help.
I respect Pay attention to the forms and sensitivities of others. disrespect Do not pay attention to the forms or the sensitivities of others.

Types of values ​​and antivalues

Values ​​and anti-values ​​can be classified according to their scope of origin in:

References:

  • “Value (ethics)” on Wikipedia.
  • "Value (axiology)"in Wikipedia.
  • "Value" in the Language Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy.
  • “Values ​​and anti-values” in the Carlos Llano Chair of the University panameric.
  • “What are antivalues ​​(immoral values)” (video) in EDU J.N..

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