GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

"It may be expedient but it is not just that some should have less in order that others may prosper." — John Rawls

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022

Syllabus: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

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The toppers’ answers

Aishwarya VermaAIR 4 · CSE 2021 · 134 wordsTheir whole copy

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The quote highlights the issue of inequality that the world is facing today. In India top 10% holds 77% wealth.

This inequality is a byproduct of development:

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(i) Due to limited resources some areas got headstart in development (ii) Due to lack of will the fruits of development is not shared by all. (iii) To further develop in an expedite manner the focus is further directed to developed areas.

This may lead to fast development but cannot lead to inclusive development.

Not ethically justified:

(i) Goes against notion of equality to all.

(ii) Earth is common for all hence the benefits should be distributed to all.

(iii) It is the responsibility of rich to help the upliftment of poor.

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[eg] Gandhiji's notion of "trusteeship"

Development should have an inclusive angle to be morally justified.

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