Wisdom: The Psychology of Wise Thoughts, Words, and Deeds

ISBN-13: 9781108841559 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 210 str.

Judith Gluck

Opis

Humanity is getting smarter all the time, but we urgently need to become wiser. This book explains how.

Recenzje

'Wizards in their own right, when Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück join forces, magic happens! In this book, they provide a highly relatable, deeply insightful, and characteristically playful introduction to the psychological science of wisdom that might just make you a little wiser.' Nic M. Weststrate, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Learning, University of Illinois-Chicago, USA

Spis treści

1. What is wisdom?; 2. Why is wisdom important and why doesn't society always see it that way?; 3. How has wisdom been studied in psychology?; 4. How is wisdom measured?; 5. How does wisdom develop?; 6. How do we cultivate wisdom?; 7. How is wisdom related to other psychological characteristics?; 8. Am I wise?; Epilogue; Index.