"Philosophical theories of good governance and efficiency in public administration: A study of the views of selected philosophers in Islamic and Western philosophy on freedom, justice, equality, and fairness”

Articles in Press

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD Student, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics, Management and Administrative Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics, Management and Administrative Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

Abstract

Good governance and efficiency have long been important and central topics in philosophical and political discussions around the world. This study examined philosophical theories related to good and efficient governance, as well as their importance in government structure and performance. Among Western philosophers Plato in his book considers good governance as a government based on justice and the common good, while Aristotle considers it based on good people and citizens. On the other hand, Islamic philosophers such as Khwaja Nasir al-Din Tusi consider justice to be the basis of government, and Al-Farabi likens good government to the utopian city. This study shows that philosophical concepts in good governance should go beyond abstract theories and be effectively implemented at executive levels. In particular, the emphasis on justice and fairness, freedom and authority, equality and equity in good governance are considered as fundamental pillars in resource management and fair distribution in order to achieve social welfare and democracy. Ultimately, good and efficient governance not only contributes to justice but also to strengthening the relationship between the government and citizens a well as promoting social capabilities to achieve a dynamic and stable government.

Keywords

Main Subjects

Send comment about this article
CAPTCHA Image
Journal of Philosophical Investigations

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 07 July 2025

Files

Share

How to cite

Statistics