With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.
What the examiner wants
Justify: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Means vs Ends.
Demand-wise check
- 1With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means≈35 words
- 2Which view do you think is more appropriate?≈35 words
- 3Justify your answer≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Means vs Ends without directly resolving: “With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means.”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Which view do you think is more appropriate?”
Value addition
- Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 7 minutes, then get it checked.