Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world
7. What does the following quotation mean to you in the present context? “Religion is as necessary to reason as reason is to religion. The one cannot exist without the other” (10M)
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question?
Rising irrationality in society in recent times.
Structure of the answer
Introduction
Define religion in a brief manner
Body
Try to deconstruct the statement in a simple manner. This could be done through examples. Ex: Emphasis on Neem in Indian customs is based on scientific principle, on the other side we have certain regressive practices such as female genital mutilation, etc.
Identify what makes people neglect rationalism while practicing religion
Explore if religion and reason could be reconciled in the present times
Conclusion
Suggest a way forward to reconcile them adequately
