from philosophy to neuroscience Hall, Stephen S. creator text bibliography nyu New York Alfred A. Knopf 2010 1st ed. monographic eng

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x, 333 p. ; 25 cm. A compelling investigation into one of the most coveted and cherished ideals, "Wisdom" also chronicles the efforts of modern science to penetrate the mysterious nature of this timeless virtue. Wisdom defined (sort of) What is wisdom? ; The wisest man in the world : the philosophical roots of wisdom ; Heart and mind : the psychological roots of wisdom -- Eight neural pillars of wisdom. Emotional regulation : the art of coping ; Knowing what's important : the neural mechanism of establishing value and making a judgment ; Moral reasoning : the biology of judging right from wrong ; Compassion : the biology of loving-kindness and empathy ; Humility : the gift of perspective ; Altruism : social justice, fairness, and the wisdom of punishment ; Patience : temptation, delayed gratification, and the biology of learning to wait for larger rewards ; Dealing with uncertainty : change, "meta-wisdom," and the vulcanization of the human brain -- Becoming wise. Youth, adversity, and resilience : the seeds of wisdom ; Older and wiser : the wisdom of aging ; Classroom, board room, bedroom, back room : everyday wisdom in our everyday world ; Dare to be wise : does wisdom have a future? Stephen S. Hall. Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-318) and index. Wisdom Neuropsychology Sabiduría Neuropsicología BJ 1595 H174w 2010 179.9 9780307269102 (hardcover : alk. paper) : 0307269108 (hardcover : alk. paper) 2009027438 DLC 090706 20230410133054.0 103053