Though I didn’t yet know the word, the decision to call his mother was an example of phronesis, an ancient Greek word usually translated as “practical wisdom.” It refers to the ability to make good ...

When scholars think of practical wisdom, they usually jump to ancient Greek philosophy. Although this can be useful, practical wisdom has guided humanity since its beginning. Our species had to be ...

What does practical wisdom mean in today’s world? Does the answer rest in your response to certain questions? Are you a practical person? Or, do you consider yourself a wise person? If you answered ...

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This was early guidance given you by a parent as you headed off to school. You don’t think about it much but still practice crossing streets carefully, the advice implanted as a habit. Aristotle ...

Although they lack a single shared definition of wisdom, many are optimistic that the capacity can be cultivated. “Not everyone will become a super wisdom guru,” says Judith Glück, a developmental ...

A common assumption among some masters of the universe and their legions of young admirers is that capitalism benefits from childish impulses. For what else is the spirit of “move fast and break ...

Practical wisdom is a concept identified by Aristotle as a fundamental method of achieving goals in our complex society. At its essence, practical wisdom is the essential human quality that combines ...

This post was written by Barry Schwartz and Ken Sharpe, as will all subsequent posts on this blog. We Americans are growing increasingly disenchanted with the institutions on which we depend. We can't ...

Educated but Not Wise: Global Analysis Exposes Physicians’ Profound Lack of Self-Awareness and Practical Wisdom in Managing Their Own Health DEERFIELD, IL, UNITED ...