Beyond a critique of pure reason: From policy to politics to praxis in environmental and social research30

Tinker, T. and Gray, R. (2003) Beyond a critique of pure reason: From policy to politics to praxis in environmental and social research30. Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, 16(5), pp. 727-761. (doi: 10.1108/09513570310505952)

Abstract

Sustainability – in the sense of a system of deep-rooted social justice and a fair and responsible allocation and use of ecological resources – requires a political philosophy adequate to its unique task in effecting change. Traditional Cartesian epistemes, that rely on formalistic policy declarations and which appeal to morality, are seen as inadequate without a rigorous historical and politically informed praxis, wherein our own cognitive, spiritual, and aesthetic development is seen as integral to developing processes “out there”. Several examples of attempts to form organic ties are provided to illustrate the use of praxis as a methodology of intervention.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Gray, Prof Robert
• Authors: Tinker, T., and Gray, R.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance
• Journal Name: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal