Education: an Ethical Perspective

ABSTRACT The study is designed to make an analysis of the ethical issues in the present day situation, which encompasses man – made environmental problems. Mahatma Gandhi was the first thinker in recent times who tried to revive the moral character of man through education. He emphasized on moral society with non-violent, non-exploitative social order built upon the foundation of universal education. Education stands for all – round development of an individual. Here education with ethics is an essential need for quality of life. Gadhian education with ethics attempt to address the contemporary problems. He viewed that education with ethics is the only way to improve the life. He wanted man to be efficient and productive by knowing himself and environment. His contribution to education was immense and it was perceptible in social as well as in natural environment. This paper is divided into two sections: Section I deals with moral concern, where environmental crisis is indicated in briefly. The ethical answer to the environmental problems will then be discussed in short in the section II. The methodology of this paper consists of primary and secondary sources of different books, articles and journals. The paper concludes with reflective analysis of mind regarding environmental values which play an important role in shaping human character. Therefore, the direct aim of this paper is the formation of character by proper development of the moral feeling.