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Dimensions of Ethics
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What are the ethical principles that should form the basis of the system permitting organ donation and allocation? Also discuss the importance of regulation for the success of any organ transplant program.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentDimensions of Ethics
What do you understand by Amartya Sen's 'capability approach'? Analyse its significance in understanding social realities and in making a pro poor development strategy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Indian ThinkersWorld Thinkers
The mind of the superior man is conversant with righteousness; the mind of the mean man is conversant with gain. Confucius.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
World ThinkersHuman Values
Courage is the first of human qualities because it's the quality that guarantees the others.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
While in principle most nations claim commitment to universal values, in practice these values are honoured more in breach than in the observance. In context of this statement, comment on the relevance of values in foreign policy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
Various studies have found out that cases of depression and mental illness have increased exponentially in the recent past. Also, in the age group of 15-30 years, this problem is further pronounced. Furthermore, the rising trend of suicides in this age group has been attributed to depression. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Present an ethical critique of the prevalent societal attitude towards mental illness. (b) Given the magnitude of the problem among younger generation/young adults, analyse the role of the following:
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Family, Society and EducationDimensions of Ethics
Given below are two quotations. For each of these bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) The golden rule of conduct is mutual toleration, seeing that we will never all think alike and we shall always see Truth in fragment and from different points of vision. Mahatma Gandhi.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." What does this quotation mean to you? Explain with an example.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Income inequality is a matter of grave concern for the Indian society. In this context, examine the relevance of Gandhiji's concepts of 'Sarvodaya' and 'Trusteeship'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
"Man by nature is a political animal". Explain with reference to Aristotle's idea of the state in life of the society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Self doubt can both help and hinder leadership. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Dimensions of EthicsAptitude for Civil Service
Is greed wholly a vice or a trait of character that has both positive and negative sides? Could you relate it to the utilitarian philosophy that emphasizes pursuit of self interest by individuals as the basis of economic well being? (b) Are there some things that money shouldn't buy? Illustrate with examples.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Dimensions of EthicsWorld Thinkers
The foreign policy of nations is primarily guided by national interests. Do you think the pursuit of such exclusive concerns leaves little scope for ethics in international relations? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
"Not everybody can be famous, but everybody can be great because greatness is determined by service"- Martin Luther King.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Human ValuesDedication to Public Service
It is morally permissible to perform an action in pursuit of a good end in full knowledge that the action might also bring about bad results. Critically examine the statement with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Competition, it is argued, spurs the best of performance, however, can it also instigate cheating and unethical behaviour? Discuss with adequate examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
We live in a time when almost everything can be bought and sold. Over the past few years, markets and market values have come to govern our lives as never before. Today the logic of buying and selling no longer applies to material good alone but increasingly governs the whole of life. However, there is a wide spread realization that markets have become detached from morals and we need to somehow reconnect them. The use of markets to allocate social goods has also been a cause of concern. In this context, answer the following: 20 (a) Is greed wholly a vice or a trait of character that has both positive and negative sides? Could you relate it to the utilitarian philosophy that emphasizes pursuit of self interest by individuals as the basis of economic well being? (b) Are there some things that money shouldn't buy? Illustrate with examples.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
Corporate Social Responsibility can help in changing the perception of 'business ethics' being an oxymoron. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
Given below are two statements. Bring out what you understand by them and discuss their relevance in the present context. (a) "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear"- Nelson Mandela
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. (i) Highlight the importance of value of altruism for a society. (ii) Discuss the role of education in imparting such values.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
Is greed wholly a vice or a trait of character that has both positive and negative sides? Could you relate it to the utilitarian philosophy that emphasizes pursuit of self interest by individuals as the basis of economic well being?
Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
Explain the main elements of Integral Humanism by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and highlight its contemporary relevance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Explaining what an ethical dilemma is, discuss how it reflects not merely a choice between competing interests and values but also a test of strength of one's character.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentDimensions of Ethics