The Parable of the Sadhu

PRESENTED BY:-

GROUP-X2

Case background
The Nepal hike

New Zealanders left first, followed by Stepthen(the

anthropologist), the author , porter and shepras and then the Swiss

Is this half full or half empty?

Principles of Personal Ethics

Concern for the well-being of others:-New Zealanders:-carried down, Author-

suggested for Hypothermia, Swiss-gave clothing, Japanese-gave water and food, Sherpas-carried down the sun
Benevolence: doing good-Had to cater to their personal goals as well

Principle of Respect for Persons:-Everyone did a bit of what was required from his side.

Each person was willing to do his bit of just so long as it was not too

inconvenient

Individuals Ethics
Family Influences Personal Ethics Religious Beliefs Impact Personal Ethics

Culture Affects Ethical Norms

Experience Can Shift Your Ethics Internal Reflection

Group Ethics Principles

Groups decision is final-Majority Decide

Individuals require and deserves the support of the

group. Should abide to a fixed process of reaching a consensus. Shared Value-Individual and Group principles should align.

PLUS (+) Model

+ + + + + + Define The Problem Define Alternative Evaluate Alternatives Make the Decision Implement the Decision Evaluate the Decision

Problem Statement

Was the practice adopted by all the Fellow Travellers in helping the Sadhu ethical or unethical?

Defining Alternative
Let the Sadhu Remain Unattended

Provide Sadhu with Food and Winter wears

Escort him to the nearest village and handover Escort him to the nearest village and stay until he is

fit

Evaluate Alternatives
Let the Sadhu Remain Unattended

Provide Sadhu with Food and Winter wears

Escort him to the nearest village and handover Escort him to the nearest village and stay until he is

fit

Make the Decision

Escort him to the nearest village and handover

Evaluate Decision
The Righteous Path is the Middle Path : Budha

Demonstration of Humanity
Sadhu Is Alive and will remain so : Author

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