GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021

Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics

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

Gamini SinglaAIR 3 · CSE 2021 · 145 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Albert Einstein rightly mentions that one should not blindly run for material or outwardly success, rather focus on building a good character - having good values

Body · points

Strive not to be a success

→ Endless pursuit of material success leads to greed and individual can never be content

eg: scams like 2G scam, commonwealth, Yes bank crisis

→ Success through wrong means is short-lived

eg Vijay Mallya had to flee

Strive to be of value

→ Generates self confidence and contentment eg Swami Vivekanand a man of values of harmony, brotherhood.

→ Good effect on society as such men tend to be kind and help others eg Mother Teresa -values of empathy.

→ Values are everlasting :- an individual can rise again if he has firm character.

Close · a summary

Thus, one must focus on values of honesty, respect towards elders, kindness, forgiveness in order to experience everlasting success.

More on Human Values

Values as such and where they come from: lessons from the lives of leaders, reformers and administrators, and the values named in the syllabus.

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