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.
“The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
“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.
In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard.
Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of humans. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant?
Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.
“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.
In case of crisis of conscience, does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.