Wisdom involves insight competence and identity transformation through inferential competence and mindfulness.
Rationality in wisdom encompasses aspiration and internalizing virtues, leading to relevance realization and self-transformation.
Deep dives
Critique and Comparison of Philosophical Theories of Wisdom
The podcast episode extensively critiques and compares various philosophical theories of wisdom by dissecting the works of Bolton Staungravakis, Monica Ardelt, and Sternberg. The discussion delves into the distinctions between having a good theory of wisdom and the process of becoming a wise person, emphasizing the features of a wise person. It points out critiques of the theories, such as the lack of independent accounts of foolishness and the absence of a clear process theory of becoming wise.
Insight Competence and Identity Transformation
The podcast proposes a theory of insight competence in connection with identity transformation. It suggests that developing inferential competence coupled with insight facilitates control and procedural perspectival understanding. The discussion highlights the importance of active open-mindedness and mindfulness in protecting and enhancing these competencies by grounding them in a theory of control and cognitive processing.
Proleptic Rationality and Aspiration
The episode explores the concept of proleptic rationality in the context of aspiration. It discusses how rationality and aspiration interact, especially in endeavors such as trying to appreciate music for its own sake. The episode argues for a broader understanding of rationality that includes aspiration and aligns with the process of internalizing virtues and values.
Connection of Wisdom to Enlightenment and Meaning Crisis
The podcast outlines an overarching definition of wisdom as an ecology of psychotechnologies and cognitive styles that optimize relevance realization. It connects wisdom to enlightenment by depicting it as a counteractive dynamical system against self-deception that enables self-transformation towards a flourishing and meaningful life. The episode hints at further development of this concept in future discussions.
