{"product_id":"wisdom-book-jason-a-merchey-9780578316796","title":"Wisdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan wisdom be understood, developed, and improved?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes wisdom really underlie success, fulfillment, and happiness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the characteristics and skills of wise individuals?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan one be happier and more fulfilled by loving wisdom?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilos sophia is Greek for the love of wisdom, and is the precursor of modern philosophy and much of applied psychology. As a long-time lover of wisdom, author Jason Merchey brings a refreshing array of insightful and interesting quotations (and personal reflections) to this deep and wide investigation into the nature of wisdom. WISDOM is a fascinating research-based yet personal take on that place where philosophy, psychology, well-being, personal growth, spirituality, politics, and American culture come together. It communicates: This is what wisdom is; here is how it is useful for the author; within there is inspiration for how wisdom can be useful for the reader-and the United States as an ailing society. In 15 chapters many aspects, hallmarks, and components of wisdom are delved into. Well over fifteen-hundred quotations from an array of wise thinkers throughout history are brought to the fore. Examples of topics include: Wisdom As Vision, Open-Mindedness and Mental Flexibility, and Developing Greater Wisdom. Certainly, values such as free will, kindness, strength, critical thinking, and tolerance are discussed. The optimal end result is a unique, probing, and broad-minded look at what amounts to a somewhat complex, rather under-appreciated virtue. There is also some incisive commentary on the state of politics, attitudes, values, ethics, and wisdom in modern America, as well. WISDOM is for any open-minded reader who has an interest in self-improvement on an individual level, and in progressivism at a societal level. It tends to come across to a reader as secular, integrative, humanistic, humane, and philosophical\/psychological in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49654578938129,"sku":"GOR013464627","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50976271040785,"sku":"CIN057831679XG","price":8.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51003820835089,"sku":"NIN9780578316796","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51325290447121,"sku":"CIN057831679XVG","price":7.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/057831679X.jpg?v=1750943568","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/wisdom-book-jason-a-merchey-9780578316796","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}