GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein

Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2020–2023

Human ValuesWorld ThinkersDimensions of EthicsEthical TheoriesEthics in Private and Public Life

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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The toppers’ answers

Shubham KumarAIR 1 · CSE 2020 · 151 wordsTheir whole copy

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Body · points

  • Success is sense of satisfaction which one individual, society, country, world experiences when a set of goals is achieved. Eg → Topping an exam.
  • Values are moral standards which shows preferences Eg → I value hardwork over smart work When Einstein says we should try to become man of values and not man of success, he meant :- (1) Success is the end product. It does not question how that success has been achieved. People can cheat in exam to score well and achieve success. (2) Success is temporary Values stays with us → One may aspire for something else when he gets/achieve success in a thing.
  • Values that we learnt over time becomes part of our personality. (3) Good values are means to achieve success.

Close

Success is not only what we commonly observable but also at mind level A person of value can only achieve success internally.

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