Fundamental Human Needs - Max Neef
Max-Neef and his colleagues have developed a taxonomy of human needs and a process by which communities can identify their "wealths" and "poverties" according to how these needs are satisfied.|
Fundamental Human Needs |
Being (qualities) |
Having(things) |
Doing (actions) |
Interacting (settings) |
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subsistence |
physical and mental health |
food, shelter work |
feed, clothe, rest, work |
living environment, social setting |
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protection |
care, adaptability autonomy |
social security, health systems, work |
co-operate, plan, take care of, help |
social environment, dwelling |
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affection |
respect, sense of humour, generosity, sensuality |
friendships, family, relationships with nature |
share, take care of, make love, expressemotions |
privacy, intimate spaces of togetherness |
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understanding |
critical capacity, curiosity, intuition |
literature, teachers, policies educational |
analyse, study,meditate investigate, |
schools, families universities, communities, |
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participation |
receptiveness, dedication, sense of humour |
responsibilities, duties, work, rights |
cooperate, dissent, express opinions |
associations, parties, churches, neighbourhoods |
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leisure |
imagination,tranquility spontaneity |
games, parties, peace of mind |
day-dream, remember,relax, have fun |
landscapes, intimate spaces, places to be alone |
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creation |
imagination, boldness, inventiveness, curiosity |
abilities, skills, work,techniques |
invent, build, design, work, compose, interpret |
spaces forexpression, workshops, audiences |
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identity |
sense ofbelonging, |
language, religions, work, customs,values, norms |
get to know oneself, grow, commit oneself |
places one belongs to,everyday settings |
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freedom |
autonomy, passion, self-esteem,open-mindedness |
equal rights |
dissent, choose, run risks, develop awareness |
anywhere |