Praxiology: The International Annual of Practical Philosophy and Methodology
About the Book Series
Praxiology: The International Annual of Practical Philosophy and Methodology series examines fundamental issues in the theory of human action and methodological issues in such practical disciplines or sciences of the artificial, as Herbert A. Simon called them, as design and planning, technology, economics and management, as well as ethical dimension of human action. Praxiology starts from the point of view of effectiveness, and has three components: analysis of concepts involving purposive actions; critique of modes of action from the viewpoint of efficiency; and normative advisory aspects in recommendations for increasing human efficacy and ethicality.
Whistleblowing: In Defense of Proper Action
1st Edition
By Wojciech W. Gasparski
September 28, 2017
This latest volume in this important international series discusses practical errors and wrongdoing considered under the action theory (praxiological) umbrella, linking these to ethical behavior. Human actions related to the conduct of business should be effective and efficient. But such ...
Transition Redesigned: A Practical Philosophy Perspective
1st Edition
Edited
By Wojciech W. Gasparski
September 25, 2017
Transition Redesigned deals with the philosophical bases of different types of transition: change in the economy, organizational/institutional change, and change in social and individual relationships. The editors' primary goal is to give further impetus to a much-needed worldwide debate on the ...
Praxiological Essays: Texts and Contexts
1st Edition
Edited
By Wojciech W. Gasparski
September 20, 2017
The 25th volume in the series Praxiology: The International Annual of Practical Philosophy and Methodology brings a praxiological perspective to current issues facing our society. In sixteen brand-new essays, a team of international scholars expands praxiology beyond the borders of its historically...
Desire: The Concept and its Practical Context
1st Edition
Edited
By Timo Airaksinen, Wojciech W. Gasparski
May 30, 2016
Desire is a rich term meaning wish and want, willingness and relish, appetite and lust. This volume is an effort to analyse the concept of desire and its different practical contexts from a morally philosophic point of view. By analysing multiple definitions and studying underlying motivations, the...
Praxiology and the Reasons for Action
1st Edition
By Piotr Makowski
October 30, 2015
This volume explores two traditions in practical philosophy: action theory, which concerns the nature of motivation for human action, and praxiology, the study of human action. By bringing different perspectives together, the volume strives to contribute to the international debate on theories of ...
Entrepreneurship: Values and Responsibility
1st Edition
Edited
By Stefan Kwiatkowski
April 15, 2011
Entrepreneurship is the capability to be an entrepreneur. Beyond that idea is an ideology that a person's business actions result in industrial growth or technical advances, making that person a leader in the economic world. The contributors to this latest volume in the Praxiology Series, now ...
Praxiology and the Philosophy of Technology
1st Edition
By Timo Airaksinen
September 30, 2007
Technology is a crucial feature of the modern world, and human beings are necessarily technological creatures. Our goal must be to use technology effectively, efficiently, and ethically. We have hands that are adept at using tools, and intelligence that guides our actions. We also have desires and ...
Action Learning: Praxiology
1st Edition
By Wojciech W. Gasparski
March 31, 1998
Praxiology is the study of working and doing from the point of view of effectiveness. It has three components: analysis of concepts involving purposive actions; critique of modes of action from the viewpoint of efficiency; and normative advisory aspects in recommen-dations for increasing human ...