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July 16, 2026Ethics and Social Welfare

Using MacIntyrean Insights to Enrich Social Work Theory and Practice

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This article explores how MacIntyre's philosophy enhances theory and practice in social work, suggesting significant implications for ethical leadership.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how Alasdair MacIntyre's moral philosophy can inform and improve social work theory and practice.
  • Analysis of MacIntyre's concepts of practical rationality and virtue ethics in the context of social work.
  • Incorporation of Indigenous moral teachings and communicative rationality to enhance existing frameworks.
  • Discussion on modifications to MacIntyrean theory in relation to social justice and sustainability.
  • Integration of MacIntyrean insights can lead to a richer understanding of professional virtues in social work.
  • Adoption of a nuanced approach enhances social work's role in advocating for social justice.
  • Suggestions include blending MacIntyre's philosophy with insights from pragmatic philosophy and deontological ethics.

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James Mulvale (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5875f72b46c88ba9ad1a23https://doi.org/10.1080/17496535.2026.2684575
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