Topic: strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
6. Determining what is right and wrong in a person’s moral decision-making process is not simply a matter of applying mathematical principles. The ethical considerations involved are complex, and there are numerous factors to be taken into account while deciding how one should lead their life. Examine. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the factors that influence the moral decision-making process.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
Write about the various determinants that are involved in deciding whether an action is moral right or wrong. Write about the variation or relativity of moral actions across time and space. Substantiate wit examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
