Q6. What is meant by ethical pluralism? Analyse its impact on decision-making in a diverse society. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
Ethical pluralism explains how moral diversity shapes public decision-making in a constitutional democracy like India, where administrators and institutions routinely face competing value claims.Key Demand of the question
The question requires explaining the meaning of ethical pluralism as a core ethical concept and analysing how the presence of multiple moral frameworks influences decision-making processes in a diverse society.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly situate ethical pluralism in the context of moral diversity in modern democratic societies and its relevance to public ethics.Body
- Explain ethical pluralism as the coexistence of multiple legitimate moral values.
- Analyse its impact on decision-making by highlighting value balancing, institutional mediation, and ethical dilemmas in diversity.
Conclusion
Emphasise the need for constitutional values and ethical reasoning skills to manage moral diversity while ensuring fairness and legitimacy.
