I am asking this question because I am aware of so many conflicting philosophies and questions arising from them. I admit that I am feeling a bit irritated by so many debates in philosophy, arising from theories of so many different, but competing kinds. But, I do believe that some believe that they have the truth, and others are ignorant. I don't believe that it is that it is that simple at all, but please forgive my question if it appears to be completely ridiculous. However, I think that the whole basis of evaluation of knowledge and its application to life, is complex but far from straightforward. — Jack Cummins
only wish that it was as simple as that, because my own experience is of being told that I am wrong, independently of what I think. It often leads me to think that I am best to keep all my ideas to myself. However, while I am aware of the subjectivity of the quest, I do believe that so many other people are too. I think that the ideas of wisdom may be vague at times, so I am not sure of my thread question in some ways, but , at the same time, believe that many are in the pursuit of wisdom, so I am raising it, for anyone who believes that it is worth discussing. — Jack Cummins
I think that your response is interesting because the question of feedback raises the question of how is wisdom constructed socially. I believe that is part of the issue, but so believe that wisdom is likely to go beyond social definitions. This may be part of the problem, being confronted with social and cultural definitions, while the experience may transcend these. It may be an issue of seeing beyond the ideas of convention, and trying to find a basis of knowledge, which is not simply about seeing experience in the ways we are accustomed to, and looking for deeper meaning. — Jack Cummins
How Do We Measure 'Wisdom'?
How Do We Measure 'Wisdom'?
We? Is this the objectification you are embarking on? The wisdom of the crowd?
The average of all gurus? — unenlightened
Unless your question was how to measure the wisdom of others... — skyblack
Measure wisdom by the questions it asks. — unenlightened
Measure wisdom by the questions it asks. — unenlightened
Bingo. I was going to say wisdom is measured by the probative nature of questions asked. I was going to add something about silence, and brevity, too. But I think those come close upon the heels of a probative question. — James Riley
Brevity is seductive. — Noble Dust
I agree, I'm just pointing out that brevity is a grammatical skill that can be learned; I would say it's a sign of intelligence, but not wisdom. But the wise are often brief. Brevity is seductive because it suggests wisdom, regardless of whether there is wisdom behind the brief statement. — Noble Dust
Brevity is seductive because it suggests wisdom, regardless of whether there is wisdom behind the brief statement. — Noble Dust
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