Praxis

Ethics praxis is ethical action that makes the actor a better person and the world a better place. It is action that is an end in itself. According to Bernstein (1971, ix), “The Greek term ‘praxis’ has an ordinary meaning that roughly corresponds to the ways in which we now commonly speak of ‘action’ or ‘doing,’ and it is frequently translated into English as ‘practice.’” As Bernstein (1971) interprets Aristotle, a contrast is made between two dimensions of life within the whole person, understanding (theoria), and action (praxis). Praxis does not refer to the mundane or to an anti intellectual person or to a person who is not concerned with ideas or theory. The end of the praxis dimension of life is living well or living appropriately within the polis, and within the community, within the organization. According to Bernstein (1971:x), “Praxis in this ⋱sense signifies the disciplines and activities predominant in man's ethical and political life” within the polis, within the community, within the organization.

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