Topic : 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. Test the Stoic’s model of ethics in terms of its appropriateness for modern civil servants. (250 words)
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications
Why the question:
The question is based on the Stoic’s model of ethics and its suitability to modern civil servants.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the model of Stoic for ethics and its appropriateness for modern civil servants.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by explaining Stoicism; it is a philosophy of personal ethics informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world.
Body:
Explain the concept of Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy which teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions. It does not seek to extinguish emotions completely but rather seeks to transform them by a resolute Asceticism, which enables a person to develop clear judgment, inner calm and freedom from suffering.
Discuss the Basic Tenets of Stoicism.
Explain how it can be made suitable and applied to Civil services of modern day.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance and significance of the model to the modern civil services.
