Courage of conviction refers to the moral strength and determination to stand by one’s principles, beliefs, and ethical values even in the face of pressure, criticism, fear, opposition, or personal risk. It means doing what is right according to one’s conscience despite adverse consequences.
In ethics and public administration, courage of conviction is considered an essential virtue because ethical governance often requires individuals to uphold truth, justice, and integrity under difficult circumstances.
Courage of conviction is an essential ethical virtue that enables individuals to stand for truth, justice, and integrity despite fear or opposition. In public administration, it strengthens ethical governance, rule of law, and public trust. A society progresses when individuals and leaders possess the moral courage to defend what is right even in difficult circumstances.
Q1. What do you understand by courage of conviction? Explain its importance in public life.
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Q2. Courage of conviction is essential for ethical governance. Discuss with suitable examples.
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