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This study aimed at relating the basic values of humanity in Indonesian language textbook of Junior High School. This study used a qualitative approach. The type of this research was a case study for the textbook seen as a data source can not be generalized. The data of this research were in the form of words, phrase, sentences, discourse, and pictures showing the basic values of humanity. The data source of this research was the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade of Indonesian language textbook of junior high school. The technique used in collecting the data in this research was questionnaire. The questionnaire used was close questionnaire containing instrument to seek out the data of basic values of humanity existed in the Indonesian language textbook. The data were analyzed through several steps. The data of this research were analyzed through several steps. 1) data were firstly classified according to the taxonomy and characteristic. 2) the data classified would be given codes. 3) technique of referential comparison was used to measure the builder structure of basic values of humanity. 4) patterning the basic values of humanity in the textbooks. 5) validating the data. Basic values of humanity in Indonesian language textbook of junior high school consisted of fifteen main points, they were scientific perspective, materials concept explication, curriculum relevance, interesting, increasing motivation, stimulating students- activities, illustrative, understandable, supporting the other subjects, respecting individual differences, stabilizing values, protecting men and women-s rights, appreciation towards achievements, supporting freedom of speech, and respecting the essence of human being. From those fifteen main points, there were four points needed to be improved, they are: stimulating students- activities, illustrative, protecting men and women-s rights, and supporting freedom of speech.