GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

"That which isn't good for the hive, isn't good for the bee"- Marcus Aurelius

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021

Dimensions of EthicsWorld ThinkersEthics 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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From all 3 answers · about 160 words · 33% drew a diagram.

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The toppers’ answers

Aishwarya VermaAIR 4 · CSE 2021 · 97 wordsTheir whole copy

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The quote throws light on the fact that an ethical act which is good for society is good for person as well.

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- Public servant performing duty with impartiality - Ethically correct - Trust in society - Better performance of duty - Personal growth

Similarly, an act which is not good for society is not good for individual as well

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- Person involved in corruption - Lead to failure of machinery - Public chaos - Affects person & family as well

However there may arise a condition where a decision seems ethically correct but can cause harm to society creating dilemma.

In such a situation a person should follow one's conscience to take the right decision.

Close · a summary

Thus by keeping a larger public welfare in mind, a public servant can take a decision beneficial for society as well as for him.

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