Wisdom: From Philosophy to Neuroscience

ISBN-13: 9780307389688 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 352 str.

Stephen S. Hall

Opis

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."