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Wisdom : from philosophy to neuroscience / Stephen S. Hall.

Summary:

"A compelling investigation into one of the most coveted and cherished ideals, "Wisdom" also chronicles the efforts of modern science to penetrate the mysterious nature of this timeless virtue." -- Provided by the Publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780307389688 (pbk.) :
Physical Description: x, 333 p. ; 21cm.
Edition: 1st Vintage Books edition.
Publisher: New York : Vintage Books, 2011, c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-318) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Wisdom defined (sort of) What is wisdom? ; The wisest man in the world : the philosophical roots of wisdom ; Heart and mind : the psychological roots of wisdom -- Eight neural pillars of wisdom. Emotional regulation : the art of coping ; Knowing what's important : the neural mechanism of establishing value and making a judgment ; Moral reasoning : the biology of judging right from wrong ; Compassion : the biology of loving-kindness and empathy ; Humility : the gift of perspective ; Altruism : social justice, fairness, and the wisdom of punishment ; Patience : temptation, delayed gratification, and the biology of learning to wait for larger rewards ; Dealing with uncertainty : change, "meta-wisdom," and the vulcanization of the human brain -- Becoming wise. Youth, adversity, and resilience : the seeds of wisdom ; Older and wiser : the wisdom of aging ; Classroom, board room, bedroom, back room : everyday wisdom in our everyday world ; Dare to be wise : does wisdom have a future?