Abhinav SiwachAIR 12 · CSE 2022 · 263 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
War refers to an aggression by an individual [State] in order to protect one's sovereignty, integrity. [Ethical Justification] :-
| It is justified | It is not justified |
|---|---|
| 1. It protects national sovereignty, unity. | 1. It leads to loss of [life], [property] |
| It is not justified | It is justified |
|---|---|
| 2. It is not [Deontological] as right means are not used | 2. It follows [Utilitarian] ethics as right ends are there. |
| 3. It does not take consent, choice of all citizens. | 3. It lead to [prevention] of loss of life, liberty of citizens. |
Moral principles of war -
Body · points and prose
right means are not used | 2. It follows [Utilitarian] ethics as right ends are there. | | 3. It does not take consent, choice of all citizens. | 3. It lead to [prevention] of loss of life, liberty of citizens. |
Moral principles of war -
- No [non-combatant] or civilian to be harmed
- There should not be [warfare] in the night - Mahabharata war used to stop after sunset
- There should be proper awareness, information to the combatants
These should be followed in case, there is need to use war
"An eye for eye makes world blind"
(b) Not just filling with information and irrelevant content.
5 values to be inculcated :-
Justification of choice of values :-
- Accountability - would promote [convictions] behaviours
- Integrity - would ensure consistency in action (eg) - [Ashok Khemka] revealed corruption due to integrity
- Objectivity - remove bias, hatred, etc.
- Selflessness - promote public spirit.
- Courage - lead to critical thinking, question authorities, lead to [justice]
Close · a quotation
"To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society" - Roosevelt.
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