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Philosophy for Managers: Reflections of a Practitioner by “Esa Saarinen” PDF Print E-mail

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“Esa Saarinen”  is Professor of Systems Sciences, Applied Philosophy and Creative Problem-Solving at Helsinki University of Technology :
"My philosophy for managers has emerged out of a desire to develop a highly communicative philosophy of human flourishing for the benefit of people irrespective of their backgrounds....  The aim of this article is to describe the significance and key challenges of philosophy for managers...on the basis of a particular understanding of philosophy and my personal experience as a practitioner.  Drawing heavily on my own experience, the paper will present an outline and meta-philosophy of philosophical practices that have proven useful....with practising managers. My fundamental conception is that the benefits of philosophy for managers emerge from the ‘in-between’ of philosophy and managerial life. They are applied in nature, involve transformative dimensions, require seamless integration to managers’ attitudes, perspectives, and actions, and should be judged on their merits in the actions and practices that result. The paper will be more visionary than argumentative..."
 
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