GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. 10 (i) Highlight the importance of value of altruism for a society. (ii) Discuss the role of education in imparting such values.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Human Values Family, Society and Education Empathy and Compassion

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

Pratibha VermaAIR 3 · CSE 2019 · 142 wordsTheir whole copy

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Altruism - makes a society more virtuous by inspiring people to contribute more in everyday life to other people in need. Life of Kailash Satyarthi, Mother Teressa has inspired people in world to become better in everyday life to people who need help. Fraternity & love is established as a value in society & and helps people become happier & satisfied in otherwise stressed life routines.

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Role of Education -

No one could have said it better than Gandhiji that "Education should be for head, hand & heart".

education should not only teach art of earning living, solving problems but should also teach to be kind & humane in daily life.

In schools, we come across students from less affluent section also & learn their problem. It is through education that we learn about lives of Kalam, Mandela and other great leaders.

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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