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Having knowledge of an unethical act and allowing it to continue can spread a contagion that can affect multiple beings in society. Bertrand Russell
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 16 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) 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 16 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones. Nelson Mandela.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Empathy and CompassionHuman Values
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King Jr.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
World ThinkersHuman Values
In law a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so. Immanuel Kant
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
World 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. (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
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
"Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values." - Ayn Rand.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
What do you understand by global ethics in today's world? Highlight the role that global ethics can play in achieving universally accepted goals.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
In a democracy, the purpose of the government should be to make it easy for the people to do good and difficult to do wrong. Comment. (b) 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.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
World ThinkersEthical Theories
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
World ThinkersHuman Values
What do you understand by utilitarianism? Illustrate with examples the grounds on which it has been criticized.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Ethical TheoriesWorld Thinkers
Q-3: Given below are quotations of moral thinkers. Bring out what they mean to you in present context : (a) Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. - Martin Luther King Jr. (b) In law, a man is guilty when he violates the rights of the others. In ethics, he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so. - Immanuel Kant
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics