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MODEL K · 31 TRAITS
Contextual / Universal
DEFINITION
Definition
Contextual establishes meaning and validity within a specific context. Universal establishes them in a form that can be shared or applied beyond that context.
Don't equate cheerfulness with seriousness or ethics/logic.
Universal
Principle, Universal and Norm: the difference
Think about the layout of the exhibition room
Contextual
Considering the location of the windows in this room and how they are used, I think that “this placement has meaning here.”
Seeker ILE-Q
Universal
She draws a diagram to explain the layout to someone unfamiliar with this room, using reasons that also apply to a different room. Universal preserves meaning beyond a specific context.
Strategist ILI-DIn everyday life
Contextual
Meaning and validity are established within these situations and relationships. When understanding words and judgments, it appears as an explanation of “what does it mean in this situation?”
- When interpreting a statement, read it including the circumstances and relationships of the situation.
- Connect the reasons for the decision to the conditions specific to the situation.
Considering the circumstances of this place, this is what it means.
If a concept is biased toward its establishment within a context, it may be difficult to explain it to people who do not know the context or apply it to other places.
Universal
We seek meaning and relevance that can be shared even outside of a specific situation. It appears as a way of explaining things in a way that makes sense to people who don't know the place.
- Restate the meaning of your statements and decisions in a way that is understandable to those who were not present.
- From individual circumstances, extract explanations that can be applied to other situations.
If I were to put it in a way that would be relevant even if I left this place, it would be like this.
If we focus on establishing things out of context, we may lose the meaning of the situation.
