"An unexamined life is not worth living." – Socrates. Discuss how self-reflection and introspection help public officials adhere to highest ethical standards in public service.

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Bentham, Mill, Gandhi, Tagore, Ambedkar.

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Socrates Quote, Introspection & Self-Reflection, Ethical Standards

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