{"id":24525,"date":"2024-01-31T10:41:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24525"},"modified":"2024-01-31T10:41:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:41:11","slug":"the-crisis-of-ethical-values-in-modern-times-is-traced-to-a-narrow-perception-of-the-good-life-discuss-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-crisis-of-ethical-values-in-modern-times-is-traced-to-a-narrow-perception-of-the-good-life-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss. (150 Words, 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The contemporary era grapples with a profound crisis in ethical values, and its roots can be discerned in the constriction of perspectives surrounding the concept of the good life. In the fast-paced and technologically-driven landscape of modern times, there exists a pervasive narrowness in the understanding of what constitutes a fulfilling and morally upright existence. The relentless pursuit of material success, often measured in terms of wealth, fame, and external validation, has overshadowed more holistic and enduring dimensions of the good life. As a result, ethical considerations and values that are foundational to a harmonious society have been marginalized. The myopic focus on individual achievement, often at the expense of communal well-being, has given rise to a moral vacuum, leading to ethical dilemmas and a sense of disconnection within society. This essay will delve into the multifaceted implications of this narrow perception of the good life, exploring its impact on personal conduct, societal norms, and the quest for a more ethically grounded existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4e7be419c5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4e7be419c5\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-crisis-of-ethical-values-in-modern-times-is-traced-to-a-narrow-perception-of-the-good-life-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-crisis-of-ethical-values-in-modern-times-is-traced-to-a-narrow-perception-of-the-good-life-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-crisis-of-ethical-values-in-modern-times-is-traced-to-a-narrow-perception-of-the-good-life-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#We_can_trace_the_crisis_in_ethical_values_while_pursuing_a_good_life\" title=\"We can trace the crisis in ethical values while pursuing a good life:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">We can trace the crisis in ethical values while pursuing a good life:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-crisis-of-ethical-values-in-modern-times-is-traced-to-a-narrow-perception-of-the-good-life-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-crisis-of-ethical-values-in-modern-times-is-traced-to-a-narrow-perception-of-the-good-life-discuss-150-words-10-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, explain the content.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body, explain how it is linked to narrow perception of the good life.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Conclude, by mentioning that narrow perception of good life is not sustainable.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tolstoy <\/strong>once said that &#8220;True happiness is pleasure without repentance&#8221;. A narrow materialistic interpretation of happiness and good life might bring joy for a short time. But conflict in our actions and ethics will cause depression and misery in the long run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>good life<\/strong> entails the fulfillment of all values, including economic, sociological, emotional, aesthetic, spiritual, ethical, and humanistic ones. The four <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Puru%E1%B9%A3%C4%81rtha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purusharthas<\/a> (pillars) \u2013 Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha \u2013 are realized in the ancient Indian tradition (religion, wealth, sensual pleasures, salvation).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The narrow view of material values, i.e., <strong>Artha and Kama<\/strong> (wealth and sensuous pleasure) alone, can be connected to the<strong> crisis of ethical values in modern society.<\/strong> The entire purpose of life has become the acquisition of personal success, which is characterised in monetary terms, power, and status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_can_trace_the_crisis_in_ethical_values_while_pursuing_a_good_life\"><\/span><strong>We can trace the crisis in ethical values while pursuing a good life:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Integrity:<\/strong>\u00a0 It refers to the honesty or trustworthiness of any individual in personal life or in the discharge of official duties. It is often noticeable that people in responsible posts or people in general, go to any extent to fulfill their desire without any care of integrity.\u00a0 This indeed may lead to a good life for them but their integrity will be at stake.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Selflessness: It is characterized by low levels of self-centeredness and a low degree of importance given to the self. In this materialistic world, it is very difficult to find people with low self-centeredness. Thinking for self or doing for self is good but collective thinking and collective progress is necessary for strong relationship building and a progressive society. Though selflessness leads to a good life for them but also promotes individualism which may further end in racism.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Truthfulness: <\/strong>Sometimes people adopt various unethical means or are involved with many unethical practices to have a good life which is generally materialistic in nature. It indeed serves the purpose but hampers truthfulness which is the core human and ethical value.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Essence and Respect of Values:<\/strong> In today&#8217;s world, we see the rise of blatant individualism and the blind pursuit of what is seen as a good life- the minting of more money, success, fame being the most sought after commodities, often being bartered and bought and sold at the market. This in large way erodes the essence and respect of values.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Morality: <\/strong>Morality has been the hallmark of public life.\u00a0 These days, people put morality at stake while achieving a good life which is merely a short term achievement. Good life can also be achieved by having high morals and it is long lasting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Priority of Material Over Values: <\/strong>While measuring success or happiness of an individual, we always give more priority to money, property, likeability and power over the goodwill and strength of character. A person with more wealth will be perceived to be more successful and happy than a person with good character.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a narrow definition of happiness cannot be sustained in the long run, society as a whole must place a greater emphasis on broader dimensions of values in order to live a higher-quality life. dst of blind rat races to the top. Capitalism and money markets have had a huge role in promoting this nature of materialism and consumerism, where the idea of a good life has been just reduced to making more money and power and buying\/possessing things off the market, in the midst of which we are all blinded to believe that this is the good life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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