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Understanding and teaching practical wisdom
Author(s) -
Bassett Caroline L.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
new directions for adult and continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0717
pISSN - 1052-2891
DOI - 10.1002/ace.419
Subject(s) - humanity , practical wisdom , engineering ethics , epistemology , sociology , psychology , pedagogy , political science , philosophy , engineering , law
This chapter offers an overview of research on wisdom and strategies that educators can employ to foster the development of wisdom in themselves and in their students; it presents the view that it is practical wisdom that helps us get through difficult situations in ways that enhance our common humanity.