References for Realism Research
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Hi! I'm hoping to find assistance in putting together scholarly writings that could provide the basis for me to answer the following questions:
What are some of the traditional/conventional models, theories, and practices embodied in philosophy, culture, and common sense that we typically draw on and make use of (explicitly or implicitly) in creating a "realistic," objective picture of ourselves and the world in which we live?
How does this drive leadership attitudes and actions regarding organizational development and relations with employees, customers, and other stakeholders? Support your position with references to the reading assigned for Weeks One and Two.
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The solution is a concise guide that points the student in easy to access yet comprehensive enough references to research the topic/concept/theory of Realism. The references provide the answers to the questions posed (see long description) and the solution itself, aside from providing a list of easy to access references (both web-based and published materials) also provides short discussions that define the main ideas/terms (realism, identity, application of realism to management, etc.) for a clearer explanatio. Word version is provided for easy printing.
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Dear Student,
I see 2 different areas of discussion in your post - one on making sense of reality and two, that of using logic and critical thinking in management. As such I am providing the following advice for you:
On Reality and Identity
From a philosophical point of view, I can easily point you to Metaphysics, that branch of critical inquiry with origins in Classical Philosophy from the works of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle (but especially Aristotle).Metaphysics delves into principles of reality transcending those of any particular science.
A major area of metaphysics is ontology, the study into what types of things there are in the world and their relation to one another. The metaphysician also attempts to clarify the concepts/process that human beings use to understand the world. This ...
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