Anshu PriyaAIR 16 · CSE 2021 · 164 wordsTheir whole copy
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An Action which is guided by the prevalent norms of the Society is quite common to witness. This can be seen in debate regarding Universal ethics v/s relative Ethics.
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An Action which is guided by the prevalent norms of the Society is quite common to witness. This can be seen in debate regarding Universal ethics v/s relative Ethics.
Rooted in Temporal Dimensions
→ An unethical act today may have been ethical in the past and vice versa
Eg:
- widow remarriage
- Sati pratha
- slavery
→ global ethics give and withdraw legitimacy to acts
Eg: Decolonisation was considered ethical due to rise of democracy.
→ Progress of society in future may
make immoral Acts as Ethical
Eg. homosexuality and gay marriage
(B) rooted in spatial dimension
(1) North India V/S South India → honour killings justified in some North Indian units by khap panchayat
(2) Big metro cities → live in relationship is considered normal
(3) Rural india
Eg. 'padhu' by daughter in law is a sign of respect
However, ethical action is also guided by
As said, 'Ethics is rooted in the Society. It represents its past, present and future dimensions'
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Eg. 'padhu' by daughter in law is a sign of respect
However, ethical action is also guided by As said, 'Ethics is rooted in the Society. It represents its past, present and future dimensions'