The important of Ontology to Public Administration

John Gabriel Mendie

doi:10.26858/pdr.v1i1.13627

The important of Ontology to Public Administration

John Gabriel Mendie^(1*),

(1) Research Scholar, AKSU, Akwa Ibom State
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26858/pdr.v1i1.13627

Abstract

Metaphysics, as we understand, is a philosophical enterprise that deals with the nature of the ultimate reality. However, this is a sweeping conception; we can say metaphysics, is concerned with the nature of reality as well as problems of existence which is more appropriately considered under ontological discussions. Thus, there have been questions on whether ontology has vital importance in human practical dealings. This paper aims to show the importance of ontology in administration. The work analysis some existing philosophers' postulation on the importance of ontology in public administration. This work agrees with most philosophers on the ontological abstract theories that have some bearing on the ethical and practical issues. It defends this position by analysing unique cases of humane administration; that metaphysical thesis, theories, and conceptions are equally important in resolving real-life cases. The research is carried out with the philosophical method of textual analysis.

Keywords

Ontology; Public Administration; Practical Issues.

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