Divided into 'how', 'what' and 'why', this exciting new book examines philosophy and its relationship to organizations. Taking an international approach and crossing disciplinary barriers this key book takes a groundbreaking approach to a complex subject. Accessibly written in an engaging style, each chapter covers new ground and encourages the reader to reflect on the relations between philosophy and organization. The book ends with a 'how to' guide for philosophy and organization, engaging philosophy in practice as a re-organization of thought and practice.
Introduction: How to do Things with Philosophy Part 1: Why 1. On the Uselessness of Philosophy 2. Finding Philosophy in all the Wrong Places 3. Why Philosophy? Why Organization? 4. Shifting Philosophy Part 2: What 5. Philosophy, Organization, Aesthetics 6. Philosophy, Organization, Justice 7. Philosophy, Organization, Violence 8. Philosophy, Organization, Idleness 9. Philosophy, Organization, Desire 10. Philosophy, Organization, Monsters 11. What is Organization? Part 3: How 12. Marketing Philosophy, or, How to Use Philosophy as Resource for Self-Promotion 13. Organizing with Concepts: A How-To Guide 14. Beyond the Cosmic Boredom of Critique: A Remark on Intensities and Affirmation