What is Wisdom and Can it be Taught?

<p><i>What is Wisdom and Can it be Taught?</i> uses careful theoretical analysis and a well-argued ontological conception of the human being to present a new ‘Holistic Wisdom Model’ summarizing existing research and presenting fresh insights.</p><p>Human wisdom is a complex phenomenon. Psychological research in this area has led to a wide range of fragmentary claims and models and therefore there is a need for theoretical clarification of the field: What is wisdom? How should we study it in the first place? Is it a purely psychological phenomenon or do we also need philosophy? This book examines these questions as well as provides a pedagogical review of wisdom to evaluate how people become wise(r) and whether wisdom can be taught. Drawing on findings from a range of educational fields it shows the crucial features of wisdom-enhancing pedagogies we already know which are summarized in a ‘Teaching for Wisdom Model’.</p><p>Written by leading interdisciplinary scholars this book illuminates the study of wisdom for researchers academics teachers and students of psychology philosophy and education.</p>