• Formulate a philosophical problem within the context of organization
• Relate the problem to the philosophical concepts that are represented in the course curriculum
• Discuss the philosophical concepts represented in the course curriculum in their original context and in relation to each other
• Exemplify the philosophical problem and concepts through the use of relevant case-material

Organizational Philosophy introduces to the student a specific philosophical analysis of organization. The course maps out what differentiates organizational philosophy from both classical philosophy, on the one hand, and classical organizational analysis, on the other hand.

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to basic philosophical concepts and analytical tools that may become their later professional profile. The predominantly contemporary curriculum mirrors the ambition of enabling the student to identify problems, challenges and potentials within organizations. As well, the course shows the students how philosophy can become a productive force in the analysis of organization.

It is also the intention of the course to show how philosophical concepts allow for a creative engagement with various organizational phenomena. Thus, the course enables students to think differently about central themes within organization studies, including leadership, bureaucracy, entrepreneurship, management and so forth.

Aim of the course:

The course will give an introduction to organizational philosophy and demonstrate how philosophy provides new ways of conceptualizing and analyzing organizations and organizational phenomena. The course will consist of lectures, company visits and workshops. The active participation of the students is a prerequisite for the success of the course.

The course’s development of personal competences:

Students that have participated in this course will be able to understand and analyze organizations with the use of philosophical concepts. The students will obtain knowledge of central themes within organization studies, including leadership, bureaucracy, entrepreneurship, management, and learn how to engage with them from a philosophical perspective. As well, the students will learn how to use philosophical concepts to explore concrete organizational problems and practices.

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