“A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.” — Socrates. What does this quotation mean to you?
What the examiner wants
Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — ““A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.” — Socrates. What does this quotation mean to you?” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Western Philosophers (Socrates).
Demand-wise check
- 1“A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.” — Socrates≈55 words
- 2What does this quotation mean to you?≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Western Philosophers (Socrates) without directly resolving: ““A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.” — Socrat…”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “What does this quotation mean to you?”
Value addition
- Value–stakeholder–action triangle or ethics matrix
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 7 minutes, then get it checked.