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. “The lives of great reformers reflect ideals which though great are hard to follow”. Discuss. (250 words)
Reference: G Subbarao and P N Chowdhary
Why This Question:
The question talks about the difficulties of practicing ideals of great reformers.
Key Demand of the question:
One must analyse the phrase “the lives of great reformers reflect ideals which though great are hard to follow” in detail and its significance.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Start by quoting contributions of great reformers to the society.
Body:
The question is direct, one has to quote examples or present case studies of various great reformers and leaders who have set great ideals that are difficult to follow yet not impossible. One can quote the contributions of Raja Ram mohan roy, Jyotibha Phule, B R Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi etc.
Conclusion
Conclude that though it is difficult to follow the ideals of the reformers its not impossible.
