Human values basics

1. Be a Human First !
and then one can become a good
Professional’;

2. Basic Human Values-Truth, Right
Conduct (Righteousness), Love, Non-
violence and Peace, Humility and
Character

3. What is your definition of Ethics ?
Have you ever followed Ethics in your
life from childhood ?
Share your experience where you have
shown your human values to solve a
situation or to help the needy.

4. Why Engineering Profession ?
Qualities of an Engineer ?
Ethics in Engineering Profession.

5. Qualities of an Engineer

13. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
(15HM11PE)
Course Outcome 1
Explain how to deal with complex situations arising out of interaction with people.
(Parents, friends and Co-professionals) in making the work environment congenial,
encouraging and loving.
BASIC HUMAN VALUES:
‘Be a Human First and then one can become a good Professional’; so the
basic Human Values-Truth, Right Conduct (Righteousness), Love, Non-
violence and Peace, Humility and character. What is ethics? Core areas of
ethics: Social ethics, personal ethics Integrity and Trustworthiness, Honesty,
Loyalty, Courage, Prudence, Confidence, Confidentiality.

14. What is a value?
Qualities, characteristics, or ideas about which we feel strongly.
Our values affect our decisions, goals and behavior.
A belief or feeling that someone or something is worthwhile.
Values define what is of worth, what is beneficial, and what is harmful
Values are standards to guide your action, judgments, and attitudes.
Values give direction and consistency to behavior.
Values help you know what to and not to make time for.
Values establish a relationship between you and the world.
Values set the direction for one’s life.

15. The Human Values
These fundamental human values are central to all cultures and ages, be it
in the fields of religion, philosophy, ethics or law.
They contain mankind’s deepest moral aspirations and form the basis of
our lives as individuals and as societies.
An educational system based on human values helps students to develop
a holistic understanding of body, mind and soul.
They learn that true happiness can only be found within, not in the
ephemeral outside world.

16. Truth
True happiness is only possible, when we realize, who we really are. Throughout the ages
philosophers have stated that beyond the individual, egocentric self, there is a deeper
reality and a higher self, which is our true being.
The search for truth requires discernment, intuition and introspection.
The highest truth is unchangeable in the past, present and future.
To practice truth means cultivating truthfulness, honesty and sincerity, self-analysis and
purity, accuracy and fairness, fearlessness and integrity.
When truth is ‘my truth’ and ‘your truth’ (i.e., subjective or relative), a child learns that
there are many facets related to it. This truth can change and continue to change,
according to experience, age, perspective, culture and belief system.
However, when searching for a lasting truth that withstands relativity, the values of
common sense, intuition, justice, quest for knowledge, spirit of enquiry, and synthesis,
are nurtured and enhanced.

17. Right Conduct
Right Conduct has its roots in the Sanskrit word ‘Dharma’.
This expression cannot be translated literally. It covers ethical guidelines, ethical
behaviour and moral righteousness.
The saying “Do good, see good and be good” captures the essence and intent of this
value.
It is rooted in attitudes and habits inculcated from early childhood that mature into
respect and adherence to the duties and responsibilities that come with one’s life
circumstances.

18. Nonviolence
Nonviolence is expressed, when all the human values are understood and practiced.
Nonviolence is the state of mind in which one recognizes the unity within the
apparent diversity.
It manifests itself as a non-violation of the laws of nature and respect for law and
order.
Nonviolence requires restraint from consciously doing harmful actions, whether it is
against oneself, others or nature as such.
If the ethical principles of nonviolence are embraced as a means to world peace –
then we can find global harmony.

19. Peace
Everyone wants and seeks peace. Lasting peace cannot be found in the material
world.
Peace requires the capacity for introspection and self-awareness. Self-awareness
enables one to become mindful of his or her thoughts, words and deed.
When self-awareness becomes a habit, the individual begins to monitor and modify
the habitual patterns that interfere with inner peace.
True peace requires an inner balance regardless of profit or loss, success or failure,
pain or pleasure.
To calm the mind and open the heart are essential steps to achieve this peace.

20. Love
The human value of love can best be expressed as the all-pervading life energy.
In other words, this value has nothing to do with emotion, passionate feeling,
desire or attachment.
Love refers to something much deeper and more fundamental in the human
nature.
It is being selfless and detached from mutual expectations. All major religions
emphasize the importance of love.
It is kindness, caring, empathy and compassion.
“ LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL”
'Love thy neighbor as thyself”

24. Humility and Character
Letting someone ahead of you in line when you see they are in a hurry is an act of
humility. An athlete who credits his success to his teammates, even though he has
great skill, shows humility.
The quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one’s own
importance, rank, etc.
Humility is considered a state of being, highlighted by your behavior and approach
to things.
It’s also considered one of the virtues of the human condition, along with kindness,
patience, diligence, charity, temperance and chastity (purity).
Moral character or character is an evaluation of an individual's stable moral
qualities.
The concept of character can imply a variety of attributes including the existence
or lack of virtues such as empathy (soft-corner), courage, fortitude (courage in
pain or adversity), honesty, and loyalty, or of good behaviors or habits.

25. Assignment:
 List at least five values in each of the following areas.
Social
Moral
Intellectual
Family
Career
 Identify different quotes/ short stories (found in our country culture) that
refers about the human values.

26. Ethics
Ethos: Greek word for “character” and “customs” (traditions)
Ethic: “a set of moral principles; a guiding philosophy; a consciousness of
moral importance (a work ethic, a conservation ethic)”
Ethics: “the discipline of what is good or bad, with moral duty / obligation;
principles of conduct governing an individual or group”
Philosophers of ethics
*** Identify different persons (World wide and Indian) that are considered as
Philosophers of Ethics ***

27. Core areas of ethics
Social ethics
Personal ethics Integrity and Trustworthiness
Honesty
Loyalty
Courage
Prudence (cautiousness)
Confidence
Confidentiality