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Normative Ethics Deontology Vs Teleology

Asked 2 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2014 · last asked 2018 · 20 total marks

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With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.

2018GS-410 marks

Human beings should always be treated as 'ends' in themselves and never as merely 'means'. Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the modern techno-economic society.

2014GS-410 marks