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Philosophy and Leadership: An Evolution of Leadership from Ancient Times to the Digital Age

Philosophy and Leadership: An Evolution of Leadership from Ancient Times to the Digital Age

Hardcover

Series: Routledge Open Business and Economics

Business GeneralManagement

ISBN10: 1032787287
ISBN13: 9781032787282
Publisher: Routledge
Published: May 13 2024
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Philosophy and Leadership is an ambitious exploration of leadership's philosophical underpinnings from antiquity to the AI-driven future. The book journeys through history, gleaning insights from eminent philosophers and contextualizing their teachings to leadership.

The book's foundational premise lies in the symbiosis of philosophy and leadership. Philosophy provides the why that drives the practices and decisions in leadership. This intricate connection is unfolded from the teachings of Confucius on virtue and ethics to the contemporary dialogues of Judith Butler on leadership identity. The book also delves into the evolution of leadership concepts through various eras--medieval times highlighting religious and scholastic perspectives, the Renaissance juxtaposing Machiavellian pragmatism with More's utopian ideals, and the Enlightenment era underscoring the importance of duty, skepticism, and rationality. An exciting aspect of the narrative is the amalgamation of evolution and leadership. By drawing parallels between Darwin's natural selection and leadership dynamics or Bergson's vitalism and intuitive leadership, the authors present a merger of biological evolution with leadership's ever-evolving paradigms. Finally, the concluding chapters reside in envisioning the future and reflect upon the impending synergy between AI and leadership. They emphasize the importance of amalgamating philosophical wisdom with the promises and challenges brought about by AI.

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