Wisdom: The Psychology of Wise Thoughts, Words, and Deeds

by Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Gluck

Book Overview

The world is simultaneously facing many crises that humanity is failing to solve. Yet, at the same time, humans are smarter (with IQs on average thirty points higher than a century ago) and more knowledgeable (with the world's knowledge base at our fingertips), and scientific advances are accelerating. However, intelligence and knowledge are not enough: wisdom harnesses these strengths to serve the common good. Education is focused on acquiring knowledge,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108841562
• ISBN13: 9781108841566
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"