Topic: Ethical values and lessons from the lives of great personalities.
Q6 What ethical principles and values underpinned Mahatma Gandhi’s approach to environmentalism, and how do they align with contemporary environmental ethics and concerns? (150Words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: DTE
Why the question:
2nd October 2023 marks the 154th birth anniversary of the ‘Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation)’. This question seeks to explore the ethical foundations of Gandhi’s environmental approach and examine their relevance in today’s environmental discourse.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the ethical principles and values that informed Gandhi’s environmentalism and their alignment with modern environmental ethics.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Briefly introduce Gandhi’s environmental views and their significance.
Body:
Mention the ethical principles and values (e.g., simplicity, non-violence, sustainability) that guided Gandhi’s approach to environmentalism.
Explain how these principles align with contemporary environmental ethics and concerns (e.g., conservation, sustainability, social justice).
Provide examples that illustrate the application of Gandhi’s principles in addressing modern environmental issues.
Conclusion:
Suggest how Gandhi’s values are going to shape the course of our future environmental actions.
