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Indian Thinkers
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Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Environmental EthicsIndian Thinkers
Examine the contemporary relevance of Gandhiji's talisman as a means of resolving ethical dilemmas in day to day life.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
The policy of Dhamma advocated by Ashoka through his edicts remains relevant in the context of issues in public life even today. Elucidate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
Many argue that there are times, when war is morally permissible, and even obligatory. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Ethics in International RelationsEthical Theories
Analyse the ethical dimensions of using nuclear deterrence as a self-defense strategy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/ philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) If people scrutinize their own faults as they do the faults of others, mankind will be freed of all evil.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/ philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) "Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly" - Mahatma Gandhi.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Indian ThinkersIntegrity
"We must not only tolerate others, but positively embrace them" - Swami Vivekananda.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
"Nonviolence is not servile passivity but a powerful moral force which makes for social transformation". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
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
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
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
Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context. 10 (a) "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Environmental EthicsHuman Values
'We are what our thoughts have made us'. What do you understand by this statement? Explain in reference to the contemporary times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018
AttitudeHuman Values
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
"Whatever a person having authority does, other people do the same thing; whatever standards he sets up, all people follow the same." Examine, with reference to real-life examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018
Human ValuesSocial Influence and Persuasion
Discuss the significance of Mahatma Gandhi's Talisman for civil servants.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
'To take a life when a life has been lost is revenge, it is not justice.' Comment. Should India do away with capital punishment and instead focus upon other innovative methods? Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Law and MoralityEthical Dilemmas in Government
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony”.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Dimensions of EthicsIntegrity
Given are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) "When we are caught up in a destructive emotion, we lose one of our greatest assets: our independence."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics