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The Moral-Material Tension: Moral Progress vs Technological/Economic Growth

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Other Microthemes in Ethics and Moral Philosophy:

Character as Civilizational Foundation: 'Knowledge Without Character is a Sin'Idealism vs Pragmatic Realism: Uncompromising Principles vs Complex Realities Materialism vs Spiritual/Inner Wealth: Consumerism, Wantlessness, Inner Poverty The Moral-Material Tension: Moral Progress vs Technological/Economic Growth Educating the Heart: 'Educating Mind Without Heart is No Education', Empathy

UPSC Mains Questions on "The Moral-Material Tension: Moral Progress vs Technological/Economic Growth" (4)

2023 marks

Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development. Discuss

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2021 marks

involved in the given state of affair. “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation.” Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society. In contemporary world, corporate sector’s contribution in

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2019 marks

What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? How does it manifest itself in the public domain?

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2015 marks

What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.

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