Summary

The aim of this systematic review is to investigate how the concept of phronesis is related to education, teaching and learning in the field of management and organizational studies. Phronesis is defined as practical wisdom, or prudence, present in processes of deliberation, decision and action.

The search for articles in the Scopus, Ebsco and Web of Science databases found 37 articles on the subject. The analysis of these papers reveals the most referenced authors, the main definitions and the main research topics on teaching and learning in Business Administration.

It is approached according to five main definitions: (a) disposition for judgment or deliberation; (b) perception of the context and the real situation; (c) type of practical knowledge; (d) phronetic social science; and, (e) multiple definitions. The themes found cover: (a) teaching and curriculum related to business administration and ethics; (b) teacher education and teaching; (c) teaching and elements of phronesis; (d) philosophy of education and phronesis; (e) professions and other higher education courses; and, (f) early childhood education.

Its relationship with moral virtues could be further explored, as definitions related to experiential learning predominate. Future studies could discuss practices, praxis, and action-oriented approaches.

Keywords: phronesis; practical wisdom; administration; teaching; learning.

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