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Spheres of Influence: A Walzerian Approach to Business Ethics
Andrew C Wicks1, Patricia H Werhane2, Heather Elms3
1The Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, 100 Darden Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22903 USA.
Journal of Business Ethics : JBE
|September 21, 2020
Summary
This paper explores Michael Walzer's political philosophy as a novel resource for business ethics. It argues his underutilized ideas can reshape ethical commerce and add value to the field.
Area of Science:
- Political Philosophy
- Social Criticism
- Business Ethics
Background:
- Michael Walzer is a prominent political philosopher and social critic.
- His significant ideas are largely unexplored in business ethics literature.
- Business ethics frequently draws on political theory, but Walzer's work remains underutilized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the potential of Michael Walzer's philosophy for business ethics.
- To demonstrate how Walzer's concepts can offer new perspectives on ethical issues in commerce.
- To encourage the integration of Walzer's underused ideas into business ethics scholarship.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Michael Walzer's key philosophical writings.
- Identification of themes relevant to business ethics.
- Conceptual extension of Walzer's ideas to commercial contexts.
Main Results:
- Walzer's work offers a rich, yet underexplored, conceptual framework for business ethics.
- His ideas can provide novel insights into ethical decision-making in business.
- Integrating Walzer's philosophy can enhance the value and perspectives within business ethics.
Conclusions:
- Michael Walzer's philosophy presents a valuable, untapped resource for business ethics.
- Further exploration of his work can lead to innovative approaches to commercial ethics.
- This paper advocates for incorporating Walzer's underutilized concepts to advance the field.