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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"[https://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"[https://www.m-w.com/dictionary/wisdom  Wisdom], Merriam-Webſter.
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There are just three elements in universal reality: fact, idea, and relation. The religious consciousness identifies these realities as science, philosophy, and truth. Philosophy would be inclined to view these activities as reason, '''wisdom''', and faith--physical reality, intellectual reality, and spiritual reality. We are in the habit of designating these realities as thing, meaning, and value.[https://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=https://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper196.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper196.html&line=95#mfs]
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There are just three elements in universal reality: fact, idea, and relation. The religious consciousness identifies these realities as science, philosophy, and truth. Philosophy would be inclined to view these activities as reason, '''wisdom''', and faith--physical reality, intellectual reality, and spiritual reality. We are in the habit of designating these realities as thing, meaning, and value.([[196:3]])
    
Most psychologists regard wisdom as distinct from the cognitive abilities measured by standardized [[intelligence]] tests. Wisdom is often considered to be a trait that can be developed by experience, but not taught.  
 
Most psychologists regard wisdom as distinct from the cognitive abilities measured by standardized [[intelligence]] tests. Wisdom is often considered to be a trait that can be developed by experience, but not taught.  
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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.  
 
<center>For lessons on the topic of '''''Wisdom''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Wisdom this link].</center>
 
<center>For lessons on the topic of '''''Wisdom''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Wisdom this link].</center>
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==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]]. The technical philosophical term for the opposite of wisdom is [[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]].

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