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

Key Points

• 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