Towards a Consilience of Knowledge - Ontological Foundations for Humanistic Management

41 Pages Posted: 10 Apr 2018

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Michael Pirson

Fordham University - Gabelli School of Business; Humanistic Management Network; Harvard University

Erica Steckler

Bentley University

Date Written: March 31, 2018

Abstract

In this paper we first outline the currently dominant narrative that guides management theory: the economistic narrative driven by the answers to the ontological and teleological questions which are provided by the social sciences. We then outline a humanistic narrative which provides different ontological and teleological foundations, borrowing from the natural sciences. We then argue that a humanistic narrative can guide management theory, practice and pedagogy in ways that allow for more mindful engagement with current sustainability related challenges.

Keywords: Humanistic Management, Dignity, Well Being, Ontology, Human Nature, REMM

JEL Classification: H00, M00, N00, P00

Suggested Citation

Pirson, Michael and Steckler, Erica, Towards a Consilience of Knowledge - Ontological Foundations for Humanistic Management (March 31, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3153666 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3153666

Michael Pirson (Contact Author)

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Humanistic Management Network ( email )

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Harvard University

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Erica Steckler

Bentley University ( email )

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Waltham, MA 02145
United States

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