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. Discuss the role of conscience in decision making with suitable examples. (250 words)
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by G Subba Rao and P N Chowdhary
Why the question:
One has to discuss the significance of conscience in decision making with examples.
Key Demand of the question:
The question is straightforward and there isn’t much to deliberate about it.
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:
The moral conscience is considered the proximate norm of conduct because it is the immediate source of information guiding human actions. It directs human actions so that a person can transcend his animal instincts and human inclinations. A person’s conscience is rightly considered sacred because conscience allows man to exercise reason, which is a spark of divine intelligence.
Body:
Firstly discuss the aspects of the development of conscience. Explain in what way conscience can act as a moral principle. Discus the aspects of conscience as a source of ethical guidance; at political level, bureaucratic level and at citizen level. Present a case study demonstrating importance of conscience in decision making.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance of conscience in decision making.
