Governance for well-being: fostering meaningful and mindful living in political philosophy

Mehmet Recai Uygur () and Bahman Peyravi ()
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Mehmet Recai Uygur: SMK College of Applied Sciences, Lithuania
Bahman Peyravi: Kauno kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Lithuania

Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 2025, vol. 12, issue 3, 139-157

Abstract: This research investigates philosophical and mindful visions of political governance, sustainable development, and well-being. It explores how nations and their policies can enhance individual and community well-being while remaining sociologically, environmentally, and economically sustainable. Using case studies of Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (GNH) and Scandinavian welfare states, the paper demonstrates governance models prioritising social justice, environmental protection, and economic goals. The study integrates the philosophical ideas of Amartya Sen, who emphasises the expansion of individual capabilities; John Rawls, who advocates for justice as fairness; and Michel Foucault, who critiques power structures that shape societal norms. The research builds on existing frameworks linking sustainable development and governance, offering recommendations for orienting governance toward equity, justice, and ethical responsibility.

Keywords: political philosophy; mindful living; meaningful life; governance models; social justice; welfare state (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A13 D63 H75 I31 Q01 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.9770/k3544793476

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