Topic: Lessons from the teaching and lives of great leaders, administrators, and reformers.
6. The ethical paradigm of the ‘the greatest good of the greatest number is not truly in consonance with the principles of a welfare state. Critically analyze. (10M)
Structure of the question
Introduction
Give the gist of utilitarian ethics in your introduction in a brief manner or you can define the term welfare state.
Body
- Highlight the main principle of a welfare state (Ex: Growth for all)
- Debate whether utilitarian ethics gives effect to this objective. Ex: The utilitarian by its very nature neglects a few sections in the society; utilitarian in the domain of economics helped India to usher many welfare programs since 1991 reforms etc.
- Remember to bring both sides of the arguments in your answer
Conclusion
Suggest a way forward on how negative aspects related to this form of ethics could be addressed to realize growth for all in the society.
