Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought
Language: English
Published by Values of the Wise, 2022
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Can wisdom be understood, developed, and improved?Does wisdom really underlie success, fulfillment, and happiness?What are the characteristics and skills of wise individuals?Can one be happier and more fulfilled by loving wisdom?Philos 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.…
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- Title
- Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought
- Author
- Jason A Merchey
- Publisher
- Values of the Wise
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 057831679X
- ISBN 13
- 9780578316796
You've heard the word "wisdom" throughout your life, but if you're like nearly everyone else, you rarely think about it! Thus, it plays very little role in your life. Don't feel guilty! This is how a concept as complex, beautiful, ostensibly boring, intimidating, and seemingly useless as wisdom usually strikes people. Other values and virtues such as truth, criminal justice, social justice, love, peace, honor, and intuition are equally intangible or seemingly useless...
BUT, in Jason Merchey's fourth book on wisdom, values, virtues and personal growth, the mystifying concept of wisdom is clearly and compellingly discussed and presented.
As the reviews and endorsements of this book show, Jason is masterful at taking complexity and breaking it down into interesting, manageable chunks that can be understood and utilized. It is not that the subject is simple or easy to put to use, but with a little effort - care, mindfulness, and willpower - this wonderful and unfailing virtue (wisdom!) can be within your grasp.
Jason interprets and synthesizes this heady concept to demystify it and make it more interesting and useful. Thus, each chapter delves into a different, tangible aspect of wisdom such as critical thinking; empathy; patience; insight; service to others; self-discipline; compassion; skepticism. There are ten others as well.
Adding personal stories and reflections from his life, as well as interesting psychological research and philosophical principles, Jason has assembled a unique, integrative, insightful book on this millennia-old topic.
This book is for any secular/spiritual person who is politically centrist or liberal/progressive.
With this imaginative and well-researched book, you can develop the mindfulness and motivation to facilitate greater personal growth, meaning, success, happiness, and emotional fulfillment in your life (without any need for a "program" or a "guru").
Authors, sages, playwrights, philosophers, spiritual leaders, and psychologists throughout the centuries have shown wisdom to be a priceless and infinitely valuable skill, or way of being. This comprehensive, integrative book makes wisdom a phenomenon you can appreciate and understand!
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