Wisdom: From Philosophy to NeuroscienceWe 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. |
Contents
WISDOM DEFINED SORT | 1 |
The Philosophical | 20 |
The Psychological Roots of Wisdom | 39 |
EIGHT NEURAL PILLARS OF WISDOM | 59 |
The Neural Mechanism | 79 |
The Biology of Judging Right | 98 |
The Biology of LovingKindness | 115 |
The Gift of Perspective | 133 |
Change MetaWisdom | 190 |
The Seeds of Wisdom | 211 |
The Wisdom of Aging | 227 |
Does Wisdom Have a Future? | 264 |
Confucius Says | 273 |
Notes | 279 |
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