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Exploring Wisdom with Humps in Mind

by Gary W. Cross

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A philosophical guide to wisdom, judgment, and the conditions that shape both

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A philosophical guide to wisdom, judgment, and the conditions that shape both

Part of the Exploring a Good Life, Wisdom and the Mind series, this book approaches wisdom as a practical ethical question tied to living well and affecting others well. Gary W. Cross uses the idea of “humps” as a framework for examining what wisdom is, what can obstruct it, and how people might act wisely more often. The book also stresses that wisdom is contextual: what is needed will vary according to a person’s particular literal and figurative place. Its inquiry connects moral reflection with the everyday circumstances that influence judgment and action.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in ethics and moral philosophy
  • Those exploring practical questions about wisdom and living well
  • Readers interested in context-sensitive approaches to judgment

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WisdomThe good lifeEthical judgmentObstacles to wise actionPersonal context

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Book overview

Wisdom is the way to a good life. The wiser we are the more likely we, and those we affect, will have a good life.
But what is wisdom? What does it mean to be wise? What stops us from being wiser? How can we increase our wisdom?
In this book we use our knowledge of humps to help us to better understand what it means to be wise; what stops us from being wise more often; and how we can be wise more often.
Importantly, what is required for each of us to be wise depends on our current 'place' (literally and figuratively).
This book is the fifth book in the series Exploring a Good Life, Wisdom and the Mind.
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