Question

What is Clarence Irving Lewis trying to say "philosophy is, so to speak, the mind's own study of itself in action" This statement was aligned with the conceptual pragmatism he envisioned.

Can we consider how this philosophy might affect your perception of individual/organizational learning, the difference in management leadership, change philosophy, and the necessary integration of theory and practice?

Answer 1

Clarence Irving, in this statement is saying that actions are relatable to the things that go on in the mind of a person and the study of those developments in mind and actions coming out of them is philosophy. This philosophy affects the perception of individual/organizational learning by thinking about the concepts which would help in formulating strategies which ultimately would lead to their implementation through action oriented approach.

The management leadership approach also varies with envisioned values and mission of the organization. Hence philosophy helps in creation of management practices which ultimately leads to well defined management leadership technique that helps the supervisors and employees in achieving their individual and team goals. Also changes in management structure and change management approach can be achieved through change philosophy and the right approach towards management structure.