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Moral Thinkers & PhilosophersEXAMINEYear 202610 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
(c) Shakespeare in Henry IV says, "The arms are fair when the intent of bearing them is just". What ethical implications does this have in governance?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Bentham, Mill, Gandhi, Tagore, Ambedkar.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Just War Theory (Jus ad Bellum), Moral Intent in State Action, Ethical Use of Coercive Power
Recurring Theme Trend: “Just War Theory (Jus ad Bellum)”
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