Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Philosophy > Values > Flashcards

Values Flashcards

1
Q

Accountability

A

You take responsibility for your actions and their consequences, and you respect others who do the same.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Awareness

A

You take pride in your conscious awareness of what exists or is happening around you – as well as within you.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Balance

A

You want everything in your life to be in the right proportion to everything else; no one thing dominates your life.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Beauty

A

You make time to enjoy everything you perceive with your senses that makes you feel an inexplicable surge of happiness.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Boldness

A

Those who are bold aren’t necessarily fearless; they’re just good at giving the impression that they are.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Calmness

A

Think of the stillness of a lake’s surface when nothing disturbs it.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Cleanliness

A

Essentially, this is the absence of any filth or contaminant — and you work to maintain it.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Closeness

A

This word implies intimacy or a strong personal bond, especially between people.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Commitment

A

Commitment is the difference between a goal and a daydream; it involves decisive action.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Compassion

A

When someone has hurt you, you value sympathy and forgiveness more than the chance to punish them.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Confidence

A

You have unshakable faith in your own powers or rightness of purpose or a strong desire to feel that faith.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Connection

A

Without a deep, personal connection, you can’t feel attracted to someone.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Consciousness

A

Living intentionally means living consciously, but you may be seeking consciousness on a higher level.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Contentment

A

Contentment is a mental or emotional state of satisfaction wrapped in peacefulness.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Cooperation

A

You value your ability to work toward a common goal as part of a team; meaningful collaboration is central to your mission.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Courage

A

Courage is the ability to do what needs to be done in spite of fear.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Creativity

A

Creativity uses the imagination to create new things and find new solutions to problems.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Decisiveness

A

You place a high value on your capacity for making decisions quickly and effectively.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Determination

A

Determination is a firmness of purpose in spite of challenges in the relentless pursuit of a goal.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Dependability

A

Others can count on you to do everything possible to keep your commitments, and you want the same from them.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Dignity

A

You feel strongly that people should be treated in a way that show’s respect for them as fully conscious equals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Diligence

A

Someone who is diligent is persistent and careful in his work or other efforts.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Discipline

A

Think of this as a set of expectations for yourself or others and the means used to enforce them.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Discovery

A

This is the act of finding out or learning something new through exploration or experimentation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Diversity

A

You’re committed to exposing yourself to and appreciating the diversity of cultures, experiences, and beliefs in the world.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Duty

A

Think of the moral or legal obligations that bind you or someone else — and your commitment to seeing those obligations are met.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Education

A

Consider this the process of learning through study, exploration, instruction, experimentation, or recreation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Effectiveness

A

Something is effective if it succeeds in producing the desired result.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Empathy

A

You feel what others feel, and you probably consider this empathic value as an essential part of your identity.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Encouragement

A

You cherish the ability to give hope to others and build up their confidence.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Excellence

A

To excel is to be outstanding in something or to have an exceptional degree of some knowledge or ability.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Experience

A

This can be a felt encounter with something or the foundation of your superior knowledge and understanding of something.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Expertise

A

You embrace the title of expert in your field because you excel in your knowledge or skill

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Exploration

A

If you enjoy traveling in or through new places to learn about them, you have the heart of an explorer.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Fairness

A

With your strong sense of justice, you insist on equal pay for the same amount and quality of work.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Faith

A

Faith is complete trust in someone or something, and it stands apart from both fanaticism and complacency.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Flexibility

A

You place a high value on your ability to bend easily without breaking — physically, mentally, or emotionally.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Focus

A

You pride yourself on your ability to focus on something (or someone) to the exclusion of everything else.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

Freedom

A

Freedom is the ability to do what you must without interference from external or internal forces.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Frugality

A

You take pride in the way you handle your finances and in your avoidance of waste and unnecessary expenditure.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Fun

A

You look for ways to delight or amuse others to enhance their enjoyment of life — and your own; making time for fun is a priority.

42
Q

Generosity

A

You enjoy giving of yourself and of your time and other resources to others, and you want to pass along this value to your children.

43
Q

Gratitude

A

It’s vitally important to you to show thankfulness and express your appreciation for the good things in your life.

44
Q

Growth

A

You invest a considerable amount of your time and energy in your own personal development and in that of others.

45
Q

Happiness

A

Experiencing and sharing joy, satisfaction, and contentment are high priorities for you.

46
Q

Health

A

You prioritize a wholesome diet and an effective fitness regimen. You might start running or some other easy-to-begin workout to solidify health habits. You also recognize the value of self-care to your well-being.

47
Q

Honesty

A

You place a high value on truthfulness in others, and you’ve made sacrifices to develop or preserve this quality in yourself.

48
Q

Hopefulness

A

You pride yourself on your optimism or sanguine perspective on the future.

49
Q

Humility

A

Humble people base their self-worth on what they know to be true about themselves, and this makes them immune to the opinions of others.

50
Q

Humor

A

You prioritize laughter for yourself and seek to bring more of it to others.

51
Q

Integrity

A

Integrity is when your actions and words are in congruence with your beliefs.

52
Q

Intimacy

A

Intimacy can refer to close relationships or to activities that bring two people closer together.

53
Q

Intuition

A

Gut-level directions and insights are your 24-7 copilot (or maybe even your pilot).

54
Q

Kindness

A

You treat people exactly as you would want to be treated, and your kindness attracts others.

55
Q

Leadership

A

The motto, “Throw me to the wolves, and I’ll return leading the pack” resonates strongly with you.

56
Q

Learning

A

You find opportunities for learning everywhere you go, and you can’t imagine your education ending before you do.

57
Q

Love

A

To show and to experience love in its fullness is inseparable from your will to live and your sense of self.

58
Q

Loyalty

A

You expect the people close to you to be unwavering in their faithfulness, just as you are to them; loyalty is love put to the test.

59
Q

Mindfulness

A

Living in the present moment and enjoying all the good things in it — with intention and gratitude — is vital to you.

60
Q

Moderation

A

You enjoy all good things in modest or measured amounts — all the better to savor them and leave more for others.

61
Q

Motivation

A

You breathe in motivation throughout the day and keep the fire in you stoked and ready; you also love to motivate others.

62
Q

Openness

A

You leave your eyes, your mind, and your heart open to new people, new knowledge, and new experiences.

63
Q

Optimism

A

You believe your tendency to focus on blessings and expect more of them is more in alignment with the truth than pessimism.

64
Q

Organization

A

You value order — keeping everything in its place and making it easier to keep your spaces clean, clutter-free, and calming.

65
Q

Originality

A

You love the novelty and buzz of new ideas, adventures, and artistic expressions; you breathe originality into each new creation.

66
Q

Passion

A

You feel fully alive and electric about your life, your purpose, your relationships, and the work you do.

67
Q

Peacefulness

A

Life is too short to spend it in turmoil; let there be calm, forgiveness, and harmony within you and in your relationships.

68
Q

Persuasiveness

A

You value the power of communicating effectively and persuading others to do things or to share your perspective.

69
Q

Professionalism

A

Professionalism is kindness in a business suit; you treat your customers, coworkers, and other contacts as equals.

70
Q

Reason (or Logic)

A

Dismantling poorly-constructed arguments and countering them with effective reasoning is your Legoland.

71
Q

Resilience

A

Your life motto could be “Use it,” because no pain or mistake is ever wasted — and you never give up.

72
Q

Respect

A

Whether it’s authority, accomplishments, or service, you feel compelled to honor it with a certain degree of deference.

73
Q

Sacrifice

A

You know that real love involves sacrifice — giving up something good for something better or to serve someone else.

74
Q

Security

A

You want to feel free or safe from danger or the threat of violence to you or to those you care about.

75
Q

Sensitivity

A

Your greater susceptibility to pain comes with a greater receptivity to beauty and inspiration.

76
Q

Sensuality

A

You’ll try anything once and some things on a daily basis, if possible — just to enjoy the sense experience.

77
Q

Serenity

A

You value your peace of mind so much, you prioritize words and actions that help you preserve it.

78
Q

Significance

A

It’s not enough for you to get stuff done; that stuff has to have deep personal meaning or it has to contribute to a meaningful goal.

79
Q

Simplicity

A

You like to keep things simple and to expel things from your life that make you feel cluttered inside or tied down by a million threads.

80
Q

Sincerity

A

You’re drawn to genuine people, even if they’re not always nice; you admire their authenticity and work to emulate it.

81
Q

Spirituality

A

You believe not only in the existence of spirits but also their power and your ability to connect with others through your own.

82
Q

Stability

A

You need to feel that each step will meet solid, level ground; you hate uncertainty and imbalance and look for ways to correct both.

83
Q

Strength

A

You cultivate bodily strength as well as inner fortitude, and you recognize and admire it in others.

84
Q

Structure

A

The best stories (and buildings, etc.) have a solid, reliable structure, and you appreciate this when you see it.

85
Q

Success

A

Essentially this word means you’ve obtained the results you wanted — ideally without doing something you’ll regret.

86
Q

Support

A

You want to feel supported by others, and to be the kind of person others can count on for support when they need it.

87
Q

Sympathy

A

Rather than rush to judgment, you put yourself in the other person’s shoes and try to see the situation from their perspective.

88
Q

Thoughtfulness

A

You put thought into the gifts you give and the actions you take for others, and you appreciate it when others do the same.

89
Q

Thrift

A

You spend as little as you can on everything from food to clothing to that new (to you) used car — regardless of your income.

90
Q

Timeliness

A

You value other people’s time and expect them to return the favor by being punctual and finishing things in a timely manner.

91
Q

Trust

A

You want people to know they can count on you to keep their secrets and have their backs, and you want to be able to expect the same.

92
Q

Understanding

A

When you truly know someone or something, you comprehend them with your heart as well as your mind.

93
Q

Uniqueness

A

You delight in your own uniqueness, and you enjoy helping others appreciate how they are unique and why it matters.

94
Q

Usefulness

A

You value utility in the things you hold onto. You also strive to make yourself useful when the situation calls for it.

95
Q

Virtue

A

You appreciate virtue when you see it in others, and you work at cultivating it in yourself.

96
Q

Vision

A

You see things most others miss, and you pursue things most others consider impossible.

97
Q

Warmth

A

Warm and messy trumps cold and immaculate every time; it’s all about the people.

98
Q

Wealth

A

You want to never have to wonder, “Do I have enough in the bank?” Wealth means living your life without being limited by money.

99
Q

Wisdom

A

True and profound insights into people and things are a defining characteristic for you — or one you greatly admire in others.

100
Q

Worthiness

A

You feel renewed when someone or something reminds you of your worth.

Philosophy (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions