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Theories of Punishment

An in-depth analysis of the major theories of punishment, including retributive, deterrent, preventive, and reformative approaches.

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Ethical egoism vs. the ethic of care: a UPSC guide to ayn rand & carol gilligan

13 November 2025

Decode two clashing moral frameworks, ayn rand's ethical egoism and carol Gilligan's Ethic of Care, and their modern policy relevance for the UPSC exam.

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The scales of justice: decoding India's new criminal laws through ancient Ethics

13 November 2025

Explore the shift in India's penal philosophy, from retribution to reform, with the new criminal laws, viewed through the lens of Gilligan, Sartre.

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