UPSC Civil Services · 2018 · GS 4

Normative Ethics (Deontology vs Teleology)

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.

Original exam: 10 marks

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