Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 164 words written
Test of morality goes beyond doing a simple cost benefit analysis. Discuss with suitable examples.
Opening · a definition
Morality is the convergence of our values, beliefs and ethics done for the greater public good emphasing on the right means.
Body · continuous prose
Gandhiji's Talisman provides the perfect marker for the Test of morality in any situation. It goes beyond the simple mechanical cost-benefit analysis to encompass the consequences of our action and effect it creates on the lives.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad gave up his lucrative law practice to touch upon the welfare of lives of thousands of farmers and
workers.
A linear cost benefit analysis doesn't cover the deontological and teleological aspect of the morality of an action which creates a classic case of ends vs means.
Satish Dhawan the pioneer of Indian space Tech took the moral responsibility of the failure of Launch of MOM in the I test Launch shielding his team and project directors and even resigning from the renowned post of Chairman of ISRO.
Close · a summary
Thus, it can be said that morality goes beyond the simple linear framework of cost and benefits.