Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
7) “Ethics may be only instrumental, it may be only a means to an end, but it is a necessary means to an end”, comment.(250 words)
Why this question:
The question is about evaluating ethics as a necessary means to an end.
Key demand of the question:
One has to account on the statement in the question with suitable examples wherever possible.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In brief narrate the principle of means and ends in ethics.
Body:
Discuss the significance of the statement in question; explain what you understand by means, why it is important along with the ends.
Explain various principles quoted by philosophers related to the above principle and justify your stand.
Conclusion:
Conclude with your opinion.
