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Discuss John Stuart Mill's idea on freedom of thought and expression. Also, give reasons as to why, according to Mill, representative democracy is the best form of government despite its inherent weaknesses.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 15 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
According to Aristotle, for persuasion, not only Ethos (credibility of the speaker) and Logos (logical argument) but Pathos (emotional connection to the audience) is equally important. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Social Influence and PersuasionWorld Thinkers
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
"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
"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
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
"Man by nature is a political animal". Explain with reference to Aristotle's idea of the state in the life of the society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
World Thinkers
"Man by nature is a political animal". Explain with reference to Aristotle's idea of the state in the society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
World Thinkers
Analyze Plato's Theory of Virtue' in the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
World ThinkersCivil Service Values