The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies

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Autor(a) principal: Lara, Luiz Gustavo Alves de
Data de Publicação: 2018
Outros Autores: Vizeu, Fábio
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Resumo: This essay reflects on the convergence between Jürgen Habermas’ work and the theoretical framework put forward by the Institute of Social Research in Frankfurt, arguing in favor of the characteristics of the Frankfurt school in Habermas and pointing out research possibilities in the field of Organizational Studies (OS). We discuss the essential theoretical aspects of the work by Horkheimer (1975) “Traditional and Critical Theory,” and produce a critique on the use of generational chronology as the main criterion for understanding the intellectual movement of the Frankfurt School. The methodology is based on the critique of the interpretation using the philosophical hermeneutics (RICOEUR, 1990) and observes the propositional nature of an interpretation offered in theoretical essays (MENEGUETTI, 2011). To support the provocative proposition of this work, we establish a dialogue with authors such as Bottomore (2001), Freitag (2004), Nobre (2004), and Melo (2013)) discussing a non-generational characterization of the Frankfurt School’s members and the proximity of Habermas in relation to the pioneer works on the Critical Theory. We believe that (i) the re-reading of the emancipatory purpose (HABERMAS, 2002); (ii) the deconstruction of the impartiality of the scientific knowledge (HABERMAS, 1987); (iii) and the incorporation of the philosophy of language into the Frankfurtian social criticism (HABERMAS, 2012) are important contributions of Habermas to the Frankfurt’s critical theory. As for a proposal for the field of organizational studies, this esseay concludes that recognizing Habermas as a Critical Theory scholar of the Frankfurt School may constitute a new research agenda for the field. The contribution of this essay lies in helping researchers in the field of Organizational Studies to understand Habermas’ work differently and not as a non-critical or utopian production. In this perspective, it is clear that Habermas’ intellectual production is politically engaged in contemporary social problems, which is a dimension neglected by the researchers of the field of Organizational Studies in Brazil.
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spelling The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational StudiesEl potencial de la tradición frankfurtiana de Habermas en Estudios OrganizacionalesO potencial da frankfurtianidade de Habermas em estudos organizacionaisOrganizational Studies. Habermas. Critical Theory. Frankfurt School.Estudios organizacionales. Teoría crítica. Habermas. Escuela de Frankfurt.Estudos organizacionais. Habermas. Teoria crítica. Escola de Frankfurt.This essay reflects on the convergence between Jürgen Habermas’ work and the theoretical framework put forward by the Institute of Social Research in Frankfurt, arguing in favor of the characteristics of the Frankfurt school in Habermas and pointing out research possibilities in the field of Organizational Studies (OS). We discuss the essential theoretical aspects of the work by Horkheimer (1975) “Traditional and Critical Theory,” and produce a critique on the use of generational chronology as the main criterion for understanding the intellectual movement of the Frankfurt School. The methodology is based on the critique of the interpretation using the philosophical hermeneutics (RICOEUR, 1990) and observes the propositional nature of an interpretation offered in theoretical essays (MENEGUETTI, 2011). To support the provocative proposition of this work, we establish a dialogue with authors such as Bottomore (2001), Freitag (2004), Nobre (2004), and Melo (2013)) discussing a non-generational characterization of the Frankfurt School’s members and the proximity of Habermas in relation to the pioneer works on the Critical Theory. We believe that (i) the re-reading of the emancipatory purpose (HABERMAS, 2002); (ii) the deconstruction of the impartiality of the scientific knowledge (HABERMAS, 1987); (iii) and the incorporation of the philosophy of language into the Frankfurtian social criticism (HABERMAS, 2012) are important contributions of Habermas to the Frankfurt’s critical theory. As for a proposal for the field of organizational studies, this esseay concludes that recognizing Habermas as a Critical Theory scholar of the Frankfurt School may constitute a new research agenda for the field. The contribution of this essay lies in helping researchers in the field of Organizational Studies to understand Habermas’ work differently and not as a non-critical or utopian production. In this perspective, it is clear that Habermas’ intellectual production is politically engaged in contemporary social problems, which is a dimension neglected by the researchers of the field of Organizational Studies in Brazil.El objetivo de este ensayo teórico es argumentar a favor de la frankfurtianidad de Habermas, es decir, ensayar sobre los puntos de convergencia de su obra en relación al proyecto teórico del Instituto de Investigación Social de Frankfurt y, a partir de este énfasis, apunte nuevas posibilidades de investigación en el campo de Estudios Organizacionales (EOs). Para ello, reflexionamos sobre aspectos teóricos esenciales de la obra Teoría tradicional y teoría crítica (HORKHEIMER, 1975) y ensayamos una crítica a los intérpretes que se utilizan de la cronología generacional como el principal criterio para la comprensión del movimiento intelectual de la Escuela de Frankfurt. Metodológicamente, nos inspira en la propuesta de crítica a la interpretación a través de la Hermenéutica Filosófica (RICOEUR, 1990) y en la naturaleza propositiva de interpretación de un ensayo teórico (MENEGUETTI, 2011). Para sustentar la proposición expresa de forma provocativa en el título de este trabajo, dialogamos con comentaristas (BOTTOMORE, 2001; FREITAG, 2004; NOBRE, 2004; MELO, 2013) a fin de proponer una. La caracterización no-generacional de sus miembros y la proximidad de Habermas en relación al marco fundador de la Teoría Crítica de 1937. En este sentido, creemos que (i) la relectura de la intención emancipadora (HABERMAS, 2002); (ii) la deconstrucción de la exención del conocimiento científico (HABERMAS, 1987); y (iii) la incorporación de la filosofía del lenguaje a la crítica frankfurtiana (HABERMAS, 2012) son contribuciones importantes de su obra a la Teoría Crítica de Frankfurt. Como proposición para el área de EOs, en nuestras consideraciones finales argumentamos que la re-colocación del autor en el puesto de genuino teórico crítico de la Escuela de Frankfurt puede constituir una nueva agenda de investigación para el campo. Creemos que nuestro esfuerzo puede ayudar a investigadores del área de EOs a comprender la obra de Habermas a partir de una vía que los aleja de la trampa de considerarlo un teórico no crítico y/o utópico. Bajo este enfoque se hace evidente su producción intelectual políticamente comprometida en los problemas sociales contemporâneos – dimensión que viene siendo descuidada por los investigadores del campo de EOs en Brasil.O objetivo deste ensaio é argumentar em favor da frankfurtianidade de Jürgen Habermas, isto é, estudar os pontos de convergência de sua obra em relação ao projeto teórico do Instituto de Pesquisa Social de Frankfurt e, a partir dessa ênfase, apontar novas possibilidades de pesquisa no campo de Estudos Organizacionais (EO). Para isso, refletimos sobre aspectos teóricos essenciais do ensaio “Teoria tradicional e teoria crítica” (HORKHEIMER, 1975) e elaboramos uma crítica aos intérpretes que utilizam a cronologia geracional como principal critério para a compreensão de diferenças no movimento intelectual da Escola de Frankfurt. Metodologicamente, inspiramo-nos na proposta de crítica à interpretação por meio da hermenêutica filosófica (RICOEUR, 1990) e na natureza propositiva de interpretação de um ensaio teórico (MENEGHETTI, 2011). Para sustentar a proposição expressa de forma provocativa no título deste artigo, dialogamos com comentadores (BOTTOMORE, 2001; FREITAG, 2004; NOBRE, 2004; MELO, 2013), a fim de propor uma caracterização não geracional de seus membros e a proximidade de Habermas em relação ao marco fundador da Teoria Crítica. Nesse sentido, acreditamos que (a) a releitura da intenção emancipadora (HABERMAS, 2002), (b) a desconstrução da isenção do conhecimento científico (HABERMAS, 1987) e (c) a incorporação da filosofia da linguagem à crítica social frankfurtiana (HABERMAS, 2012) são contribuições importantes de sua obra à Teoria Crítica de Frankfurt. Como proposição para a área de EO, em nossas considerações finais argumentamos que a recolocação do autor no posto de genuíno teórico crítico da Escola de Frankfurt pode constituir uma nova agenda de pesquisa para o campo. Acreditamos que nosso esforço pode auxiliar pesquisadores da área de EO a compreender a obra de Habermas a partir de uma via que os afasta da armadilha de considerá-lo um teórico não crítico e/ou utópico. Sob esse enfoque, torna-se evidente sua produção intelectual politicamente engajada nos problemas sociais contemporâneos – dimensão que vem sendo negligenciada pelos pesquisadores do campo de EO no Brasil.Escola Brasileira de Administração Pública e de Empresas da Fundação Getulio Vargas2018-12-07info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.fgv.br/cadernosebape/article/view/71270Cadernos EBAPE.BR; Vol. 17 No. 1 (2019); 1-11Cadernos EBAPE.BR; Vol. 17 Núm. 1 (2019); 1-11Cadernos EBAPE.BR; v. 17 n. 1 (2019); 1-111679-3951reponame:Cadernos EBAPE.BRinstname:Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)instacron:FGVporenghttps://periodicos.fgv.br/cadernosebape/article/view/71270/74416https://periodicos.fgv.br/cadernosebape/article/view/71270/74417Copyright (c) 2019 Cadernos EBAPE.BRinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLara, Luiz Gustavo Alves deVizeu, Fábio2019-02-13T18:02:50Zoai:ojs.periodicos.fgv.br:article/71270Revistahttps://periodicos.fgv.br/cadernosebapehttps://periodicos.fgv.br/cadernosebape/oaicadernosebape@fgv.br||cadernosebape@fgv.br1679-39511679-3951opendoar:2024-05-13T10:00:05.631089Cadernos EBAPE.BR - Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)true
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies
El potencial de la tradición frankfurtiana de Habermas en Estudios Organizacionales
O potencial da frankfurtianidade de Habermas em estudos organizacionais
title The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies
spellingShingle The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies
Lara, Luiz Gustavo Alves de
Organizational Studies. Habermas. Critical Theory. Frankfurt School.
Estudios organizacionales. Teoría crítica. Habermas. Escuela de Frankfurt.
Estudos organizacionais. Habermas. Teoria crítica. Escola de Frankfurt.
title_short The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies
title_full The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies
title_fullStr The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies
title_full_unstemmed The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies
title_sort The Potential of “Frankfurtianess” of Habermas in Organizational Studies
author Lara, Luiz Gustavo Alves de
author_facet Lara, Luiz Gustavo Alves de
Vizeu, Fábio
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Vizeu, Fábio
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Organizational Studies. Habermas. Critical Theory. Frankfurt School.
Estudios organizacionales. Teoría crítica. Habermas. Escuela de Frankfurt.
Estudos organizacionais. Habermas. Teoria crítica. Escola de Frankfurt.
topic Organizational Studies. Habermas. Critical Theory. Frankfurt School.
Estudios organizacionales. Teoría crítica. Habermas. Escuela de Frankfurt.
Estudos organizacionais. Habermas. Teoria crítica. Escola de Frankfurt.
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