Unit 2: Hinduism in depth
Topic 2.5: Ethics and moral conduct Questions
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2026
Discuss how Hindus decide a moral question the sacred texts do not address.
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2013
To what extent is the Bhagavad Gita the main source of authority for Hindu ethics?
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2013
To what extent is sva-dharma more important than universal moral principles in Hindu ethics?
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2014
Assess the significance of the Laws of Manu as a source of Hindu ethics.
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2013
To what extent is the law of karma the basis of Hindu moral conduct?
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2014
Assess the significance of dharma yuddha (righteous war) in Hindu ethics.
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2014
Assess the significance of the Three Debts for Hindus today.
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2024
Discuss the place of artha (prosperity) in the Hindu understanding of a good life.
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2024
Discuss how the four ashramas (stages of life) shape Hindu ethical duties.
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2016
Examine Hindu teaching on the protection of the weak.
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2016
Examine Hindu teaching on suicide.
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2016
Examine Hindu teaching on war and violence.
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2018
Examine the importance of fasting in Hindu ethical and religious life.
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2018
Examine Hindu teaching on sexual conduct.
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2022
"Vegetarianism is essential to being a good Hindu." Discuss.
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2022
Discuss Hindu responses to caste discrimination in the diaspora.
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2026
Examine the relationship between dharma and moksha in Hindu ethics.
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2026
“Hindu ethics depends more on who you are than on what you do.” Discuss.
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2026
Examine the Hindu approach to the treatment of animals.
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Discuss the sources of ethical authority in Hinduism.
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