Max Scheler Hierarchy of Values

1. Hierarchy
MAX SCHELER’S
OF
values

2. PLEASURE
VALUES

3. PLEASURE VALUES
...lasts for the duration
of the feeling of
pleasure, the mental
value remains after the
disappearance of the
circumstances.

4. PLEASURE VALUES
PLEASANT against
UNPLEASANT
AGREEABLE against
DISAGGREABLE

5. PLEASURE VALUES
Values of
SENSIBLE FEELING
or the EMOTIONAL value

6. VITAL
VALUES

7. VITAL VALUES
These are values that
pertains to the well-
being either of the
individual or of the
community.

8. SPIRITUAL
VALUES

9. SPIRITUAL VALUES
Values that refer to right
and wrong.

10. HOLINESS
VALUES

11. SPIRITUAL VALUES
Values that focuses on
belief/adoration