What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the intersections between philosophical concepts and public administration practices.

February 24, 2026Open Access

Connecting Philosophy and Public Administration: Directions of Inquiry. By EdoardoOngaro, Palgrave Macmillan, 2026. 159 pp. €29.00 (hardcover). ISBN: 978‐3‐032‐01768‐0, ISBN: 978‐3‐032‐01769‐7

To investigate the intersections between philosophical concepts and public administration practices.
Literature review on philosophical approaches to governance
Theoretical exploration of inquiry methods
Analysis of existing frameworks in public administration
Identified key philosophical trends relevant to public administration
Highlighted potential directions for future inquiry
Proposed frameworks for understanding governance through philosophical lenses

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