Topic: GS4: Essence of ethics; The philosophical basis of governance and probity.
6. What do you understand by the term ‘humanity’? Do our rules and regulations run contrary to humane values in society? Analyze (15M)
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question?
Growing criticism against laws in the country vis-à-vis them not taking humanity into consideration.
Structure of the answer
Introduction
You can start your answer by defining humanity in a brief manner and underscoring its importance in a society such as India.
Body
- Bring out briefly the relationship between humanity and rules and regulations
- Debate whether our rules and regulations run contrary to humane values. Remember to throw light on both sides of the dimensions using suitable examples
- You can also make an argument that it is not the rules and regulations that are inhumane but rather the people who implement them that needs to change
Conclusion
Conclude as to how we can reconcile humanity with rules and regulations in society.
