Question Q.2) b)GS4GS2
Explain the key dimensions of ethics that influence human behaviour. How do these dimensions shape ethical decision-making in private life?
Introduction
Ethics, according to Potter Stuart, is knowing the difference between what is your right and what is the right thing to do.
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Main Body
Ethics, according to Potter Stuart, is knowing the difference between what is your right and what is the right thing to do.
Ethical dimensions that influence human behaviour:
1Deontology: Following purity of means and not basing actions on ends. (eg) I. Kant's categorical imperative
2Consequentialism: Actions are driven by ends, i.e. end justify means (eg) Machiavelli in "The Prince"
3Virtue ethics: Actions are driven by character & virtuous people. (eg) Aristotle's idea of 4 Cardinal virtues
4Utilitarianism: Actions are guided by the principle of Greatest happiness of the greatest number (eg) Bentham's idea
5Ethical relativism: Actions are guided by context - [time, place, person]
Shaping ethical decision making:
Shaping ethical decision making:
1Deontology: (eg) Person speaking truth even if it hurts his interest
2Consequentialism: (eg) A man stealing bread to feed his starving kids
3Virtue ethics: A (eg) A woman showing fortitude in face of adversity
4Utilitarianism: (eg) A political leader helping majority by running a bus service
5Ethical relativism: (eg) A person being honest at one moment & dishonest the very next moment
Hence above are the ways in which ethics helps in decision making.
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Conclusion
Hence above are the ways in which ethics helps in decision making.
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Topper
ANINDYA PANDEY
AIR 1582025
Subject & Paper
GS4GS2
Topic
Ethical Dimensions
Ethical frameworks and theories
Dimensions influencing human behaviour
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230
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expository and philosophical
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