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2024 UPSC Mains Ethics | Form & Substance, Explained | K M Pathi

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The Inner Compass: Understanding Conscience

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The Kantian Principle of Respect-for-Persons: Human Dignity matters

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Truth, a Personal & Public Service Virtue

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Tolerance, a Foundational Civil Service Value

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Seva: The Ethical Core of Civil Services

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Relevance of Ethics to Human Well-Being

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Exploring Impartiality: A Foundational Value for Civil Services

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Emotional Intelligence: A brief Outline (Part 1)

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Core Components of Emotional Intelligence (Part 2)

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Components of Emotional Intelligence

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How Emotional Intelligence (EI) Enhances Ethical Decision-Making

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Moral Reasoning vs. Moral Intuition | Ethical Decision Making | Ethics101 | UPSC GS IV Ethics

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Ethical Decision-Making: How to Resolve Moral Dilemmas l Ethics 101 I UPSC GS IV Ethics Mains PYQ

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2024 UPSC Mains Ethics | Form & Substance, Explained | K M Pathi

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Whistleblowing & Ethical Dilemmas: Responding to Unethical Practices | UPSC PYQ Case Study

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Ethics Explained: Right to Do vs. Right Thing to Do | UPSC Ethics PYQ 2022

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In this video, we dive into a critical ethical concept from the 2024 UPSC Mains Ethics paper: "Form vs. Substance" in public administration.   We will break down the question, "Mindless addiction to form, ignoring the substance of the matter, results in the rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent," with suitable illustrations, explaining how civil servants should focus on the true intent behind laws rather than getting caught up in rigid formalities.  What we’ll cover:

  • The difference between Form (strict adherence to rules) and Substance (focus on purpose and justice).

  • How the tension between the two affects decision-making in public administration.

  • The characteristics of a perceptive civil servant and why ignoring literalness matters in practice.

By the end of this video, you will have a clearer understanding of how to approach and write a detailed answer.  Watch this to gain a conceptual edge in your Ethics paper preparation!

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