Management and the Origin of the Instrumental Conception of Man in the Modern Society

This article is a reflection about the historical evolution of the modern conception of human being. It aims to show that Management, as manifestation of the reason subjectivation process, has conceived nature, human being and some sciences merely as means to achieve economic purposes. The document begins by examining humanism and his conception of man, and observes how the capabilities of reason and self-perfection that humanism supposes in him, have been transformed into economic maintenance and mechanical goal-means adaptation.Finally, the article examines the influence that management has had in the formation of a new conception of human being and his relationship with the world, and points out some social consequences