Rediscovering the taproot: Is classical pragmatism the route to renew public administration?

• 成果类型: Review
• 署名作者: Shields, Patricia M.
• 署名单位: Texas State University System; Texas State University San Marcos
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2007.00856.x
• 发表日期: 2008
• 页码: 205-221
• 关键词: old pragmatism; needs; miller; hugh; t.; dewey; john; expertise; INQUIRY; upgrade; work; MYTH

摘要

The origins of the influential American philosophy classical pragmatism and of American public administration overlap. On the surface, it appears that classical pragmatism had no influence on the emerging field of American public administration. Why were the two never properly wed? This essay first traces the historical connections that link public administration and classical pragmatism. Second, using a framework that is simple to remember the tenets of classical pragmatism-practical, pluralistic, participatory, and provisional-are explored and applied to public administration. The marriage of classical pragmatism and public administration should prove endlessly fertile.