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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]]{{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.
