GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

It is vain to talk of the interest of the community, without understanding what is the interest of the individual. Discuss the statement in the present context.

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public LifeFamily, Society and EducationHuman Values

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

Saumya SharmaAIR 9 · CSE 2017 · 157 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Communities are seldom homogenous entities. Communities consist of a large variety of individuals with varying beliefs, ideologies, political and social attitudes and choices.

Therefore, most of what is passed on as the interest of the community is usually the homogenous interest of a dominant group within the community.

This makes it imperative to understand the interests of the hidden, subaltern narrative within the community. Many disadvantaged or minority groups are rarely heard. Once their interests are understood community interest could be understood more holistically.

This is important in the present context as:

Body · points and prose

  1. Rise of protectionist and right wing governments around the world has led to chilling of speech of those with different beliefs and ideologies.

  2. The din of development drowns the voices of those whose lands are lost.

  3. To prevent situations of communal hatred.

Close

Exchange of different viewpoints will allow people to become more open and tolerant. Heterogenous opinions also contribute to intellectual development.

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