In the contemporary world, ethical governance and the application of ethical principles in management processes have become an essential need. Despite the unprecedented growth of technology and social changes, political and social crises in many societies have created challenges for rulers that make it necessary to provide explanations of the desirable practical ethics of governance. In the meantime, classical ethical theories, especially the teachings of Abu Ali Miskawayh, can play a decisive role in governance strategies. Therefore, this article examines the principles of desirable practical ethics of governance from the perspective of Abu Ali Miskawayh, an Iranian philosopher and thinker of the fourth century AH.
This research was conducted using a library method and a descriptive analysis of Miskawayh's texts, with an emphasis on his works in the field of governance and social ethics, and seeks to answer the question: What are the ethical principles governing governance from Miskawayh's perspective? And how can these principles be used to achieve desirable governance? The findings show that Miskawayh considers the importance of issues such as attention to public interests, moderation, continuous monitoring, equipping with knowledge, tolerance, foresight, and integrity and ethics to be among the most important characteristics of desirable governance ethics, and emphasizes interaction, tolerance, and decisiveness in dealing with agents, the public, and the military. He believes that applying these principles can help create just and efficient governance and ultimately lead to the country's social and political development.