Essence
of Ethics: Ethics
examines and evaluate moral life and human conduct. Broadly following themes
constitute essence.
1. Standard
of conduct: It
is derived from theories of several moral thinkers and philosophers, various
religious books; these help us to set up standards of conduct of human being.
Some of the standards are:
·
The
will of god
·
Divine
command in place of rules, regulations enacted by the state. Exp. Islamic state
dictates
·
Moral
standard
·
Another
standard is self interest because self preservation is the 1st law
of the existence. Example- Tsunami
·
Darwin, theory of struggle for existence and
survival of the fittest comes from this principle.
·
Another
ethical standard is utilitarianism because it recommends those actions which
could produce good result for greatest no. of people.
2. Principle
through which ethical problems could be solved: Enactment of law, rules and
regulations for ethical action of human beings and their compliance. Conscience
has also been found to be a major source of ethical guidance especially in
Indian value system.
3. Ethics
that shape the society and the nation: It becomes part of the preamble
of the constitution. Constitutional values and ethos of country and with
passage of time new values are added to make it relevant.
4. Moral
aspect of relation between human being: In personal relationship people
express feelings of heart, loves, neglect, betrayal, happiness etc. Human
relations and interaction are very significant, social and family pleasures are
rooted in human relations, therefore moral standards of code need to be made to
determine these relations.
5. Ethics
of individual character
There are five important virtues:
1.
Prudence: Sensible and careful
while making judgements. It is very significant and important for civil
servants.
2.
Courage: The ability to face
pain or opposition without showing fear.
3.
Temperament: The practice of
controlling behaviour.
4.
Justice: Fair treatment
specially based on law.
5.
Benevolence: Specially used for
people who are in power or authority. They should be kind, generous and
helpful.
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