Corruption UPSC Collusive bribery Collusive bribery refers to a form of corruption in which both the bribe giver and the corrupt public servant derive personal benefits at the expense of society. This type of corruption can manifest in various scenarios,…
Ethical deficit to Trust Deficit Key points An ethical deficit pertains to the absence of ethical values and conduct, whereas a trust deficit emerges from a lack of trust or confidence. The relationship between ethical deficit and trust deficit is…
Human beings as end and means Immanuel Kant emphasized that rational human beings should be treated as ends in themselves, not merely as a means to an end. Their intrinsic value is independent of external factors like personal enjoyment or…
Knowledge “Integrity without knowledge is like a ship without a compass, Knowledge without integrity is like a weapon without a conscience.” – Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson’s timeless statement on integrity and knowledge continues to resonate in our modern world. The…
Integrity Integrity, a vital virtue frequently discussed, can sometimes be perplexing in its nuances. It is occasionally equated with morality, yet there are instances where we differentiate between acting morally and acting with integrity. Individuals possessing integrity may, on occasion,…