Citation

Atran S, Axelrod R. Negot. J. 2008; 24(3): 221-246.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1571-9979.2008.00182.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Sacred values differ from material or instrumental values in that they incorporate moral beliefs that drive action in ways dissociated from prospects for success. Across the world, people believe that devotion to essential or core values — such as the welfare of their family and country, or their commitment to religion, honor, and justice — are, or ought to be, absolute and inviolable.