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Aryan SirsikarAIR 175· 2025

Question Q.3) a)GS4GS2

A 'non-absolutist approach' has been a defining feature of ethical considerations in Indian society and its philosophical traditions. Do you agree? Justify your answer.

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Introduction

India has been the land of philosophies which used various philosophical thoughts from Taoism to Hinduism.

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Main Body

India has been the land of philosophies which used various philosophical thoughts from Taoism to Hinduism.

[Non-absolutism in Indian Philosophy]

(i) Jain principle of (Anekantavada) → there are multiple truths & each is correct in its own layer

(ii) Buddhist philosophy of Madhyamaga → Avoiding extremes & achieving golden mean

(iii) Multiple Contradicting schools in Hinduism → Vedanta Isa Advaita (non-dualism) - 2>Advaita Isa dualism (monism)

(iv) Belief in Karma doctrine → a respondent basis system → belief in fatalistic Karma

(v) Absolutism in Islam → (c) Monotheism & (c) Objectivity of other goals

India is thus a land of diversity where absolutism & non-absolutism coexist, creating a vibrant belief system.

(iv) Shankara & Sapta Tradition → emphasis on personal salvation with god not dogmatic

Courses - Vedic - Absolutism both Indian Philosophy

(c) Ensemble of Non-violence in Taoism & Buddhism

(c) Ever agriculture banned

(d) Belief in Karma doctrine → a resilient basis system → belief in fatalistic Karma

(iv) Absolutism in Islam → (c) Monotheism & (c) Objectivity of other goals

India is thus a land of diversity where absolutism & non-absolutism coexist, creating a vibrant belief system.

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Conclusion

India is thus a land of diversity where absolutism & non-absolutism coexist, creating a vibrant belief system.

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  • covers multiple philosophical traditions comprehensively
  • provides specific examples from each tradition
  • demonstrates understanding of Indian pluralism
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Aryan Sirsikar

AIR 1752025

Subject & Paper

GS4GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Constitutional Morality

Ethical traditions in Indian philosophy

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275

Total words

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analytical and philosophical

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