Western values

For other uses, see Western values (disambiguation).
The Statue of Liberty, a famous symbol of American individualism and seen as a backbone of Western values

"Western values" are a set of values strongly associated with the West which generally posit the importance of an individualistic culture.[1] They are often seen as stemming from Judeo-Christian values and the Age of Enlightenment,[2][3] although since the 20th century they have become marked by other sociopolitical aspects of the West, such as free-market capitalism, feminism, liberal democracy, the scientific method, and the legacy of the sexual revolution.[4]

  1. ^ Wight, Martin (2022). "Western Values in International Relations". International Relations and Political Philosophy. pp. 49–87. doi:10.1093/oso/9780198848219.003.0004. ISBN 978-0198848219. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  2. ^ "An Eccentric Tradition: The Paradox of "Western Values"". ABC Religion & Ethics. 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  3. ^ Zafirovski, Milan (2011), Zafirovski, Milan (ed.), "Modern Democratic Society and the Enlightenment", The Enlightenment and Its Effects on Modern Society, New York, NY: Springer, pp. 19–66, doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-7387-0_2, ISBN 978-1-4419-7387-0, retrieved 2024-08-26
  4. ^ "Are Western Values Losing Their Sway?". The New York Times.