Awakening from the Meaning Crisis

Ep. 44 - Theories of Wisdom

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Nov 27, 2019
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Wisdom, Virtue, and Positive Psychology

  • John Vervaeke discusses wisdom, connecting it to virtue and positive psychology.
  • He critiques Schwartz and Sharp's theory, arguing for the inclusion of Sophia alongside Phronesis.
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Baltes and Staudinger's Wisdom Theory

  • Vervaeke analyzes Baltes and Staudinger's wisdom theory, focusing on relevance realization and the pragmatics of life.
  • He suggests their criteria operationalize wisdom, linking it to judgment skills and social discussion.
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Solomon Effect and Stoic Practice

  • Vervaeke connects Baltes and Staudinger's work to the Solomon effect and the Stoic practice of internalizing a sage.
  • He criticizes their focus on expertise, advocating for a connection between wisdom and rationality.
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