Degradation of Ethical Environment 2000 11

SR No.: 014034
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Madhav College Ujjain
Publisher: Madhav College Ujjain
Publication Year: 2000
Total Pages: 72
Language: English, Hindi
Classification: Seminar & Articles
File Size: 3 MB

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ETHICS THE PHILOSOPHY OF MORAL CONSCIOUSNESS
Arti Singh Research Scholar
Faculty of Education
Dayalbagh Educational Institute Dayalbagh, Agra-282005
ABSTRACT
'Moral consciousness' means the consciousness of right and wrong' or 'it is that special form of awareness which reveals the moral worth of acts and agents.' As rational and moral being, we pass judgements both upon our own acts and those of our fellow beings, and think of them as being either right or wrong- as either coming up to, or falling short of, the standard of moral excellence or goodness. This thought or consciousness of moral quality with the concomitants essential to it is what we call moral
consciousness.
Mani Sharma Professor
Deptt. of Foundation of Education Faculty of Education Dayalbagh Educational Institute Dayalbagh, Agra-282005
Now, in Ethics, this complex issue of moral consciousness requires careful analysis, inasmuch as such an analysis reveals the facts of moral life, which Ethics seeks to elucidate. In fact, it is in the process of analyzing and explaining moral consciousness, one has indirectly to treat of several problems, which are psychological, philosophical, sociological and political in nature. Therefore, it is correct to say that the Ethics is the philosophy of moral consciousness.
Ethics is usually used to describe the systematic study of group conduct, while moral consciousness refers to the actual way of life, which we find exemplified in the various cultures. It is also considered as an investigation of the true moral laws or rational percepts of conduct. Moral laws are regulative principles, which must be regarded as the means of attaining the highest end of life. They are the paths towards the highest good
of man.
The importance of Ethics can hardly be overestimated, It is a science for all, in as much as every one is in need of guidance and enlightenment, but it is particularly useful to ministers of religion, statesmen, juristics and teachers. The study of the grounds and principles of Ethics is a living and fruitful subject and is most important results to the highest interest of mankind.
Key Words: Ethics, Moral Consciousness, Philosophy.
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Ms. ARTI SINGH
3/44 Prem Nagar,
Dayalbagh, Agra-282005.