GS-4 · Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world ( also Leaders)
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Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being. Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves.” – Dalai Lama
“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do.” – Potter Stewart
Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organisation. Discuss.
What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.
Social values are more important than economic values. Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation.
How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with examples. Public servants are likely to confront with the issues of ‘Conflict of Interest’. What do you understand by the term ‘Conflict of Interest’ and how does it manifest in the decision making by public servants? If faced with the conflict of interest situation, how would you resolve it? Explain with the help of examples.
What do you understand by the term ‘Conflict of Interest’ and how does it manifest in the decision making by public servants? If faced with the conflict of interest situation, how would you resolve it? Explain with the help of examples.
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
Explain the following terms in the context of ethics: a) Law and Ethics b) Ethical management and Management of ethics; c) Discrimination and Preferential treatment; d) Personal ethics and Professional ethics.