‘Value’ is the importance we attach to ideas, principles, beliefs as well as material objects. This importance is often abstract. For example, If I am a coin collector, I might value 25 paisa coins more than 100 rupees. I might value a pen gifted to me by my spouse more than its economic value! Depending…
Based on the Teleological and Deontological approaches that we have studied in the previous chapters and with the understanding of human values we can apply the principles of Ethics in several areas. In the following sections we will discuss various ethical issues in different areas: Environmental Ethics Ethics in technology such as in Biotechnology, AI…
The prime concern of education is holistic development, encompassing intellectual, moral, and social growth. It aims to impart knowledge, critical thinking, and ethical values, preparing individuals for responsible citizenship. Education fosters skills, creativity, and adaptability, ensuring personal empowerment and societal progress while promoting equality, innovation, and lifelong learning. “Education which doesn’t mould character is wholly…
Society is a structured community where individuals interact, share values and contribute to collective well-being. It consists of various institutions and relationships that shape human behaviour and development. Composition of Society: Our society is composed of several elements: Family: The primary unit providing the emotional, moral, and social foundation. Educational Institutions: Schools and universities impart…
In this section, we will discuss the dimensions of ethics that help in investigating how ethical conduct is determined in given circumstances. There are four major dimensions of ethics Meta-ethics, Normative or Prescriptive Ethics, Descriptive Ethics and Applied Ethics. Normative (Prescriptive) Ethics Normative ethics is the study of ethical theories that prescribe how people ought…
Ethics in public and private life are deeply interconnected, shaping both individual behaviour and societal harmony. While distinct, both realms influence each other—ethical private conduct fosters moral public behaviour, and ethical governance upholds societal integrity. Understanding this relationship is crucial for maintaining a just and responsible society where individuals and institutions uphold ethical principles in…
Ethics is a set of standards that society places on itself, which helps guide behaviour, choices and actions. The word ‘ethics’ comes from the original Greek term ethikos, meaning ‘arising from habit’. ‘Ethics’ presupposes that there is a certain set of mannerisms and behaviours that are ‘right’ and must be followed. Further, as a subject,…