Dr. Vikas Divyakirti's Ethics course at Drishti IAS is a flagship program designed for General Studies (GS) Paper IV of the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination. Known for its focus on conceptual clarity, the course simplifies complex philosophical theories and connects them to practical administrative scenarios. Course Overview Target Audience:

3. "Ethics Intensive" (Crash Course)

  • Western Thinkers: Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, etc.
  • Indian Ethos: Kautilya, Gandhi, and teachings from the Bhagavad Gita.
  • Core Concepts: Empathy, tolerance, compassion, and attitude.

Who is Dr. Vikas Divyakirti?

On day five, Dr. Vikas addressed that fear directly. He projected a single line on the screen:

Who should take this course?

“What is the one lie you told yourself to get through yesterday?”