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Phrónêsis, Aristotle, and Action Research

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From: International Journal of Action Research
Date: 20060101
Author:Eikeland, Olav

This article presents an interpretation of Aristotelian phrónêsis and its relevance for action research. After pointing out some insufficiencies in how phrónêsis is applied by other interpreters with relevance for action research, I present my own interpretation of Aristotle's concept in the wider context of his thinking on intellectual and ethical virtues. The article's conclusion is that phrónêsis is very important for both action researchers and others. But at the same time, phrónêsis is not a concept that can be adopted by itself, alone, and in isolation from other intellectual ...

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