Discuss what the following quotes mean to you: (a) "It is not because men's desires are strong that they act ill; it is because their consciences are weak." JS Mill
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JS Mill is a famous utilitarian philosopher, who has contributed immensely to ethical theory. This quote deals with the subject that 'conscience' is the basis for most of ethical failures in humanity.
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Kanterman defines 'conscience' as the ability to distinguish right from wrong, and the moral livings that generates a nudge of guilt when we chose the latter. (1) Conscience as an ethical failure => poor control over one's temptations, coupled with weak conscience, leads to unethical behaviour. (2) Conscience can be interpreted in numerous ways: a LIFE (Absent atheist) => respect for human life and dignity b PEACE => creation of culture of peace based on resolution of conflicts in a consultative manner c EQUALITY => creation of fair, redistributive and just society (John Rawls)
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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Constitutional Morality
Ethics and Morality
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