One of the most important elements that keep societies together is the basic paradigm of morality. This book explores the concept of values and their categorization. The author surveys this concept in the works of important philosophers, from Socrates to Islamic scholars like al-Kindi, al-Farabi, Avicenna, Ibn Miskuyah, and al-Ghazali. The book also deals with the issue of transmission of values to new generations and emphasizes the importance of education.