Introduction. Why Philosophy, Why Leadership
Part One. At the Beginning it was Philosophy
Part Two. Ancient Western Conceptions of Leadership: Plato and Aristotle
Part Three. The Great Man Theory: The Idealist Roots of Traits Theory
Part Four. Aesthetics of Leadership: Perception, Semiotics, and Charisma
Part Five. Transforming and Transactional Leadership: The Ethical Focus
Biography
Antonio Marturano is an adjunct professor of philosophy of leadership at the Department of History, Cultural Heritage, Education and Society, University of Rome, Tor Vergata.
“Philosophy and Leadership is a fundamental contribution to today’s dramatic situation, where democratically legitimated leadership is questioned by populism and populistic authoritarian concepts. Marturano answers with a quite dense but fascinating overview of the philosophical development of leadership from the ancient Greek tradition till contemporary authors, especially logical analysis of the charismatic understanding of Max Weber, and ends with an indispensable ethical focus. A small but rich book of helpful insights and suggestions." Card. Prof. Walter Kasper, President Emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
