First of all as far as ETHICS paper is concerned I would like to
say that whenever you are writing the paper first write down the case studies
and then move towards the theory part.
1. Case studies have more weightage. In the initial phase your
mind is fresh ….you could write down things more effectively.
2. You can afford to lose a 10 mark theory question but, if you
leave a case of 25 marks that affects you badly !
The books to study for
ETHICS.
As such I beleive in ethics it more about what you think and write
rather than any book spoon feeding you.
But, however there are many terms, concepts, ideas which requires
reading which coud be done from books like (any one or two will do)
1. LEXICON by Chronicle.
2. Ethics, Integrity
and Aptitude (Being Efficient and Being Good) by MK Mohanty Sir
3. SK Mishra Sir notes
4. One can also refer to youtube videos by
Mrunal or Unacademy on Ethics section.
Apart of these, also notes of IAS Shrikrishna Panchal Sir could also be done !
Herez the link to it
Coming to writing down answers in Case Study questions !
1. Firstly, mention the stakeholders involved in the case study.
2. Next, mention the ethical issues/ dilemmas involved in that particular case study
It can be like
- Private
ethics vs. Professional Ethics.
- Public
Interest vs. Individual interest.
- Animal
Rights vs. Man interest.
It can be anything depending on the case study
3. Next you need to tackle all the questions asked in the case
study. Or in some case studies they ask for various ways to tackle certain
issue.
Things involved in this !
- Mention
even the dumbest of the dumbest approach also to tackle a certain issue. In
that section itself in the 'Demerit' section you mention why that
particular approach in wrong.
- Whenever
we are taking a particular stand, it is but obviously that all candidates
will take that particular stand since it is most logical. But, where does
the difference lies ? It is how you present that particular stand.
- Yes,
your taking a particular stand but, mention that why you are taking that
stand. Here comes in your skill where you use various ethics terms studied
in theory. You need to bring in the theories and thinkers in your answers.
Like you say ' I take this stand since Socrates said that Means are more
important than Ends' ...or Mahatma Gandhi said so and so ...Vivekanand
said so and so......Like that. This is where you will score more than others.
- Whenever,
there is a issue where your higher authority or a Minister is pressurising
you take a certain decision which might not be within the rule book or
contours of constitution ...First of all in the answer you write that you
will try to convince him/her that this is not right and consequences of
it. Even after that if he/she is forcing you, then you will ask them to
'give in writing' whatever thing needs to be executed.
Things which you can do.
1. Underlining wherever relevant things. In 'case studies'
underline the various ethics terms and thinkers/philosophers you used to
justify your point.
2. Remember that this paper is basically to test your EQ i.e.
Ethical Quotient/ Emotional Quotient and not Intelligence Quotient . So keep in
mind this aspect while writing answers.
3.Wherever possible you can draw a diagram by applying logic. Like
last year there was question on Gandhiji's seven sins
2.
Pleasure without conscience.
So this thing could be shown by drawing a circle .Some thing like
below
I believe the game in ETHICS lies in how you PRESENT things. Again
I would reiterate that different toppers have different strategy. Refer them.
Make your own Unique one ! Best of Luck !
