Morten Sørensen Than­ing

What is the nature of freedom and its role at work? What is the role of business and markets in a flourishing society? How should a democratic society educate its citizens? What does it mean to exercise good judgement? What justifies the exercise of authority in work organizations? These are questions that are central to my research in practical philosophy and organization theory. I apply my research to our contemporary conceptions of business and management. The philosophical perspective I employ argues that the aims of business and management should be re-connected with broader ethical and political ideals. In particular, I am interested in what it means for an organization and for an individual to pursue the ideals of autonomy and the common good.