Work as a Calling: From Meaningful Work to Good Work

The modern discourse on work as a calling has shifted from a prosocial emphasis to a personal fulfillment-oriented approach. This book proposes a reimagining of work as a calling that prioritizes meaningful work in conjunction with contributing to the common good, challenging the notion that they are separate. It aims to provide a corrective framework for understanding work as a calling and emphasizes the importance of genuine concern for human flourishing and the common good in achieving true meaning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Amidst the rapidly escalating fascination with work as a vocation, contemporary discourse has veered away from the earlier prosocial essence that once characterized this orientation toward work. Presently, discussions about work as a calling primarily revolve around personal fulfillment through the pursuit of profoundly meaningful endeavors.

Excessive emphasis has been placed on the pursuit of meaningful work in ways that are disconnected from the genuine objectives that enable such a meaningful experience to unfold. This book presents a novel paradigm for reimagining the concept of work as a calling, serving as a corrective that better supports individuals' quests for meaning and their contributions to the common good. It argues that the two are interconnected and cannot be separated, emphasizing that true meaning arises as a result of a genuine concern for contributing to human flourishing and the well-being of society through one's work.

By examining the issue from the perspective of morality rather than self-actualization, this volume will appeal to researchers, academics, professionals, and students in the fields of business ethics, management, leadership, and organizational studies.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367724412