This chapter introduces the New Haven School of Jurisprudence as a methodological framework for understanding law, particularly in relation to social processes and values. It highlights the importance of making decisions that prioritize human dignity. The chapter lays out the eight values of the New Haven School—wealth, enlightenment, skill, well-being, affection, respect, rectitude, and power—that form the core of the analysis. These values serve as benchmarks for understanding the relationship between law, policy, and the social and economic rights essential for human development.