Wisdom

<p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Can wisdom be understood developed and improved?</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Does wisdom really underlie success fulfillment and happiness?</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>What are the characteristics and skills of wise individuals?</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Can one be happier and more fulfilled by loving wisdom?</span></p><p><br></p><p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Philos sophia</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is Greek for the love of wisdom and is the precursor of modern philosophy and much of applied psychology. As a long-time lover of wisdom author Jason Merchey brings a refreshing array of insightful and interesting quotations (and personal reflections) to this deep and wide investigation into the nature of wisdom. WISDOM is a fascinating research-based yet personal take on that place where philosophy psychology well-being personal growth spirituality politics and American culture come together. It communicates: This is what wisdom is; here is how it is useful for the author; within there is inspiration for how wisdom can be useful for the reader-and the United States as an ailing society. In 15 chapters many aspects hallmarks and components of wisdom are delved into. Well over fifteen-hundred quotations from an array of wise thinkers throughout history are brought to the fore. Examples of topics include: Wisdom As Vision Open-Mindedness and Mental Flexibility and Developing Greater Wisdom. Certainly values such as free will kindness strength critical thinking and tolerance are discussed. The optimal end result is a unique probing and broad-minded look at what amounts to a somewhat complex rather under-appreciated virtue. There is also some incisive commentary on the state of politics attitudes values ethics and wisdom in modern America as well. WISDOM is for any open-minded reader who has an interest in self-improvement on an individual level and in progressivism at a societal level. It tends to come across to a reader as secular integrative humanistic humane and philosophical/psychological in nature.</span></p>