MAINS 2013 · GS IV · ETHICS

Given below are three quotations of great moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these…

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GS Paper IV 30 marks 450 words Ethics
Question

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Given below are three quotations of great moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these quotations, bring out what it means to you in the present context:

(each quote for 10 marks and 150 words=total 30 marks)

[A.]"There is enough on this earth for every one's need but for no one's greed." Mahatma Gandhi.
[B]"Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."--Abraham Lincoln.
[C]"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies."--Aristotle.

Syllabus link: GS IV – Moral Thinkers: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

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