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'''Wisdom''', according to the [[Merriam-Webster]] dictionary, is defined as the "1 a: Accumulated philosophic or scientific learning-knowledge; b: Ability to discern inner qualities and relationships-insight; c: Good sense-judgment d: Generally accepted belief challenges what has become accepted wisdom among many historians — [[Robert Darnton]]. 2: A wise attitude, belief, or course of action. 3: The teachings of the ancient wise men"[http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/wisdom  Wisdom], Merriam-Webſter.

'''Wisdom''', according to the [[Merriam-Webster]] dictionary, is defined as the "1 a: Accumulated philosophic or scientific learning-knowledge; b: Ability to discern inner qualities and relationships-insight; c: Good sense-judgment d: Generally accepted belief challenges what has become accepted wisdom among many historians — [[Robert Darnton]]. 2: A wise attitude, belief, or course of action. 3: The teachings of the ancient wise men"[http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/wisdom  Wisdom], Merriam-Webſter.

As such, in general, wisdom is looked at his/her ideals and principles that govern all actions and decisions. Applications of personal wisdom include one's ethical and social guidelines in life that determines one’s unique style of personality, the particular nature of short and long-term goal(s) pursued in life (spiritual or materialistic for example), perspective on life, social attitudes, etc.  

As such, in general, wisdom is looked at his/her ideals and principles that govern all actions and decisions. Applications of personal wisdom include one's ethical and social guidelines in life that determines one’s unique style of personality, the particular nature of short and long-term goal(s) pursued in life (spiritual or materialistic for example), perspective on life, social attitudes, etc.  

 

==Philosophical perspectives==

==Philosophical perspectives==

A standard [[philosophy|philosophical]] definition says that wisdom consists of making the best use of available [[propositional knowledge|knowledge]]. As with any decision, a wise decision may be made with incomplete [[information]]{{Fact|date=March 2007}}. The technical philosophical term for the opposite of wisdom is [[Folly (disambiguation)|folly]].

A standard [[philosophy|philosophical]] definition says that wisdom consists of making the best use of available [[propositional knowledge|knowledge]]. As with any decision, a wise decision may be made with incomplete [[information]]. The technical philosophical term for the opposite of wisdom is [[folly]].

In his ''[[Metaphysics]]'', [[Aristotle]] defines wisdom as knowledge of causes: ''why'' things exist in a particular fashion.

In his ''[[Metaphysics]]'', [[Aristotle]] defines wisdom as knowledge of causes: ''why'' things exist in a particular fashion.

==Quotations about wisdom==

==Quotations about wisdom==

"Wise men say nothing in dangerous times." ― [[Aesop]]

*"Wise men say nothing in dangerous times." ― [[Aesop]]

"When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years." ― [[Mark Twain]]

*"When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years." ― [[Mark Twain]]

"I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be." ― [[Thomas Jefferson]]

*"I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be." ― [[Thomas Jefferson]]

"[[Patience]] is the companion of wisdom." ― [[Augustine of Hippo|St. Augustine]]

*"[[Patience]] is the companion of wisdom." ― [[Augustine of Hippo|St. Augustine]]

"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." ― [[Plato]]

*"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." ― [[Plato]]

"Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." ― [[Alfred Lord Tennyson]]

*"Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." ― [[Alfred Lord Tennyson]]

"It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf." ― [[Walter Lippmann]]

*"It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf." ― [[Walter Lippmann]]

==See also==

==See also==

* [[Intelligence]]

* [[Intelligence]]

* [[Knowledge]]

* [[Knowledge]]

* [[Philosophy]]

* [[Philosophy]]

==External links==

==External links==