The social role of the virtue of integrity: an Aristotelian perspective

Philippe Jacquinot

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Abstract: There is broad consensus in management and philosophy that integrity is a complex concept, which has many facets. Integrity is undoubtedly considered a virtue, but no consensus has been reached about the nature of this virtue. This chapter proposes to clarify the nature of the virtue of integrity in a managerial context through the lens of Aristotle ' s social and political philosophy. The chapter considers the individual fi rst and foremost as a member of society, subject to temptations that may lead him or her to commit unjust acts. It de fi nes the action of integrity, in a managerial context, as the promised exercising of the virtues of an individual ' s social roles, in particular through the regulation of appetite for gain. It then explains how this action is based on character formed by individual will and practical wisdom.

Keywords: Aristotle; Integrity; Justice; Management; Social philosophy; Social role; Trust; Virtue (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021-09-16
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Published in Cristina Neesham. Handbook of philosophy of management, Springer, pp.1-20, 2021, Handbooks in Philosophy, 978-3-319-48352-8. ⟨10.1007/978-3-319-48352-8_60-1⟩

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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-48352-8_60-1

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