An Approach To Philosophical Essays + Short Essays Book | UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam | State Administrative Exams |2023 /edition  (Paperback, By Kumar Vikram, Singh & Srivastava)

Combo Pack of - 2 Books for UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam. 1. AN APPROACH TO PHILOSOPHICAL ESSAYS Discussed about 101 Topics. _ The objective of this book is not to offer complete model essays but rather to illustrate how to approach a subject of the philosophical kind. Abstract topics have been chosen, which also include some of the topics set in the UPSC civil services main exam in the recent years. The discussion of each topic gives a choice of ways to introduce the topic, different ideas and thoughts to develop, and the several views that could be accommodated on the topic concerned. The book is replete with examples and anecdotes relevant to each topic. The discussion of each topic is designed to make the reader think, formulate his/her own further ideas. The set of quotes related to each topic given at the end of each discussion will further help the readers expand their vision–an all-important requirement for tackling such essays. 2. SHORT ESSAYS_ Writing a short essay is generally perceived to be more of a difficult job than writing an essay of about a thousand or more words. A short essay consisting of around five hundred words tests one’s understanding of the given topic, sense of precision, and lucidity of language. To be able to get to the very pulse of the subject matter is a skill which you have to learn through continuous practice and application of thought.