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COVID, Existentialism and Crisis Philosophy
1Centre for Research on Employment and Work (CREW), University of Greenwich, London, UK.
Philosophy of Management
|August 25, 2020
Summary
This editorial reflects on COVID-19 measures, calling for philosophical papers on disaster management and existentialist work views. It guides submissions using journal history and Camus's The Plague.
Area of Science:
- Management Philosophy
- Organizational Studies
- Crisis Management
Background:
- Editorial for Philosophy of Management, Vol 19, Issue 2.
- Addresses the impact of COVID-19 measures on management and work.
- Highlights the need for philosophical inquiry into crises.
Discussion:
- Explores disaster management strategies through a philosophical lens.
- Examines existentialist perspectives on the nature of work during crises.
- Draws parallels with Albert Camus's "The Plague" for insights into collective and individual responses.
Key Insights:
- COVID-19 necessitates a deeper philosophical understanding of management and work.
- Disaster management requires ethical and existential considerations.
- Philosophical inquiry can offer novel frameworks for navigating complex crises.
Outlook:
- Encourages submissions exploring the philosophical dimensions of management and crisis.
- Aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on work, disaster, and existentialism.
- Positions the journal as a platform for critical reflection on contemporary challenges.
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