The Cambridge Handbook of Wisdom
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The Cambridge Handbook of Wisdom by Robert Sternberg
This is a comprehensive review of the psychological literature on wisdom by leading experts in the field. It covers the philosophical and sociocultural foundations of wisdom, and showcases the measurement and teaching of wisdom. The connection of wisdom to intelligence and personality is explained alongside its relationship with morality and ethics. It also explores the neurobiology of wisdom, its significance in medical decision-making, and wise leadership. How to develop wisdom is discussed and practical information is given about how to instil it in others. The book is accessible to a wide readership and includes virtually all of the major theories of wisdom, as well as the full range of research on wisdom as it is understood today. It takes both a basic-science and applied focus, making it useful to those seeking to understand wisdom scientifically, and to those who wish to apply their understanding of wisdom to their own work.
''What is wisdom?' sounds like one of those impossible questions, but think again! This rich collection reveals synergies across multiple perspectives towards a vision of wisdom today's world very much needs' David Perkins, Harvard University, Massachusetts
Robert J. Sternberg is Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, New York. Judith Glück is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Universität Klagenfurt, Austria.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781108700344 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108700349 |
| Title | The Cambridge Handbook of Wisdom |
| Author | Robert Sternberg |
| Series | Cambridge Handbooks In Psychology |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2019-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 838 |
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