Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 132 words written
Opening
The above dictum resonates with 'Ends justify the means' as was depicted by Bose, etc.
Ethically justified to use immoral means:
Body · points and prose
Greater Good Ex: Bose's decision to join hand with Axis powers to help India's freedom struggle.
Avoids crisis: Ex: During Mumbai Blasts of 2001, CM hid the identity of perpetrators to avoid communal tensions.
Mock Fire Drills
Lying to a terminally ill patient.
However, it is also criticized for same:
(i) Not categorical Imperative because the immoral act (despite its use) can't be made a global dictum.
(ii) Slippery slope
(iii) Against Deontology: (S Gita philosophy)
- 'karmavad' thesis focuses on duty, forget rest.
Close · a way forward
However, there should not be any hard & fast rules. The means adopted must be based upon situational analysis and ensuring no maleficence.