The Legacies of Roman, Christian, Kantian, and Utilitarian Ethics in Contemporary Theories of Educative Leadership
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| Title: | The Legacies of Roman, Christian, Kantian, and Utilitarian Ethics in Contemporary Theories of Educative Leadership |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Reynold J. S. Macpherson |
| Source: | Values and Ethics in Educational Administration. 2024 17(1). |
| Availability: | Consortium for the Study of Leadership and Ethics in Education. Unit 30, 37 Doon Drive, London ON, CAN N5X 3P1. Web site: https://www.ou.edu/education/clec/veea-journal |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Ethics, Instructional Leadership, Integrity, Christianity, Moral Values, Leadership Styles, Outcomes of Education, Educational Principles, Educational Theories, Altruism, Transformational Leadership, Psychological Patterns, Prosocial Behavior, Decision Making, Social Justice, Well Being, Educational Objectives, Service Learning, Caring, Educational Philosophy, Educational Administration, Intellectual Development, Educational History |
| ISSN: | 1703-5759 |
| Abstract: | This article explores the nature, strengths and limitations of Roman, Christian, Kantian and utilitarian ethics and their legacy in some modern theories of educative leadership that are educative in intent and outcome. It is shown that Roman, Christian, Kantian, and utilitarian ethics have profoundly shaped transformational, instructional, distributed, and ethical leadership theories. Roman ethics emphasize civic duty, virtue, and community service, influencing leaders to inspire collective goals and improve educational outcomes. Christian ethics highlight love, compassion, and moral integrity, guiding leaders to act as ethical exemplars and nurture followers. Kantian ethics focus on duty, universal principles, and respect for individuals, promoting ethical consistency and dignity in leadership practices. Utilitarian ethics prioritize maximizing happiness and well-being, driving leaders to achieve positive changes and balance individual needs with the greater good. It concludes that these ethical foundations (a) continue to inform contemporary educative leadership practices and (b) underpin recent scholarship that has shown how Roman, Christian, Kantian, and utilitarian ethics can shape moral school leadership and ethical decision-making, offering school leaders a nuanced approach to promote learning and social justice, fairness, and community well-being. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1438329 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This article explores the nature, strengths and limitations of Roman, Christian, Kantian and utilitarian ethics and their legacy in some modern theories of educative leadership that are educative in intent and outcome. It is shown that Roman, Christian, Kantian, and utilitarian ethics have profoundly shaped transformational, instructional, distributed, and ethical leadership theories. Roman ethics emphasize civic duty, virtue, and community service, influencing leaders to inspire collective goals and improve educational outcomes. Christian ethics highlight love, compassion, and moral integrity, guiding leaders to act as ethical exemplars and nurture followers. Kantian ethics focus on duty, universal principles, and respect for individuals, promoting ethical consistency and dignity in leadership practices. Utilitarian ethics prioritize maximizing happiness and well-being, driving leaders to achieve positive changes and balance individual needs with the greater good. It concludes that these ethical foundations (a) continue to inform contemporary educative leadership practices and (b) underpin recent scholarship that has shown how Roman, Christian, Kantian, and utilitarian ethics can shape moral school leadership and ethical decision-making, offering school leaders a nuanced approach to promote learning and social justice, fairness, and community well-being. |
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| ISSN: | 1703-5759 |
