A Handbook of Wisdom: Psychological Perspectives (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521834018)

At a time when poor choices are being made by notably intelligent and powerful individuals, this book analyzes a form of reasoning and decision-making that is not only productive and prudent, but serves as well a beneficial purpose for society. A Handbook of Wisdom includes contributions from some of the most prominent scholars in the field of wisdom research. Written from multiple perspectives, including psychology, philosophy, and religion, this book gives the reader an in-depth understanding of wisdom's past, present, and possible future direction within literature, science, and society.

Author: Robert Sternberg
ISBN-10: 0521834015
ISBN-13: 9780521834018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2005
Pages: 406
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d