Wisdom

HALL,STEPHENS

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Author
HALL,STEPHENS
Publish Date
03/01/2011
Book Type
paperback
Publisher Name
VINTAGE
Subtitle
From Philosophy to Neuroscience
Number of Pages
352
Edition
Reprint
ISBN-10
0307389685
ISBN-13
9780307389688
SKU
9780307389688

Description

We all recognize wisdom, but defining it is more elusive. In this fascinating journey from philosophy to science, Stephen S. Hall gives us a penetrating history of wisdom, from its sudden emergence in the fifth century B.C. to its modern manifestations in education, politics, and the workplace. Hall’s bracing exploration of the science of wisdom allows us to see this ancient virtue with fresh eyes, yet also makes clear that despite modern science’s most powerful efforts, wisdom continues to elude easy understanding.