Universalism vs. Particularism

The courts should mediate conflicts.

• Universalism

• Particularism

People should solve their own conflicts; it' embarrassing if people have to go to court.

• Universalism

• Particularism

In hiring someone, I want to know about his/her technical skills and educational/professional background.

• Universalism

• Particularism

In hiring someone, I want to know who the person's family and friends are, who will vouch for this person.

• Universalism

• Particularism

I would be very hurt if my neighbor, a police officer, gave me a ticket for speeding.

• Universalism

• Particularism

I would not expect my neighbor, a police officer, to jeopardize his job and not give me a speeding ticket.

• Universalism

• Particularism

In general, people can be trusted.

• Universalism

• Particularism

My closest associates can be trusted absolutely; everyone else is automatically suspect.

• Universalism

• Particularism

Contracts aren't necessary between friends.

• Universalism

• Particularism

Contracts guarantee that friends stay friends.

• Universalism

• Particularism