Ad fontes: Philosophical foundations of paradox research

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Abstract

With paradox moving toward a meta-theory, research is increasingly drawing on its rich philosophical foundation. These include diverse fields such as dialectics, existentialism, and logic, each of which emphasizes different aspects of paradoxes. However, discussions have mostly focused on single philosophical aspects, potentially leading to an incomplete and polarized view of paradox and hindering cross-fertilization. At worst, this development turns into reproducing “paradigm wars.” To avoid this, I introduce the main philosophical foundations dealing with different aspects of paradox, and interpret them as lenses. As such, I link them to paradox research in management, provide a systematic overview, and highlight avenues for future research.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Oxford handbook of organizational paradox
EditorsWendy K. Smith, Marianne W. Lewis, Paula Jarzabkowski, Ann Langley
PublisherOxford UP
Pages27-47
Number of pages21
ISBN (Print)9780198754428, 9780198840183
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2017
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameOxford Handbooks

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