Interesse Público: significados e Conexões

Abstract

The objetive of this paper is to characterize the shape, theoretical and conceptual meanings of public interest in the scientific literature, which may contribute to the understanding of their possible connections with public management. Given the results shown by the survey, the essay argues that it is a concept that goes beyond the perception of community. The “public” defended here, or desired, concerns a space where individuals organize themselves in pursuit of the greater good, ie, the common good, the public interest. In this type of space must prevail forming an opinion aimed at the development and societal progress. Compose a “public” and think of “public interest” means this spirit of citizenship and civility happen spontaneously and dialogical, this idea shows consonance with the principles espoused in social management.