About the book:

Fundamentals of Ethics is a must-read for the GS paper 4. This book enables the students to build a sound theoretical framework of the subject as it provides a succinct introduction to all the terms mentioned in the syllabus. Unlike other books, this does not feed students with pre-digested answers. Instead, it helps in merging personal experience with conceptual understanding, which in turn enhances their answer-writing skills and bridges the gap between theory and reality.

Exam Details:

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). Also simply referred to as the UPSC examination, it is conducted in three phases - a preliminary examination consisting of two objective-type papers (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II also popularly known as Civil Service Aptitude Test or CSAT), and a main examination consisting of nine papers of conventional (essay) type, in which two papers are qualifying and only marks of seven are counted followed by a personality test (interview).

Book Features:

• It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and application of ethical principles in real-life scenarios.
• Through its succinct introduction to essential terms, the book lays the groundwork for a comprehensive study of ethics.
• It encourages students to engage actively with the subject matter, promoting a deeper level of learning and understanding.
• With its focus on merging personal experience with conceptual understanding, the book offers a unique and effective approach to ethics education.
• Overall, "Fundamentals of Ethics" is a must-read for GS paper 4 aspirants seeking to develop a strong foundation in ethical theory and application.