"We are not provided with wisdom, we must discover it for ourselves, after a journey through the wilderness which no one else can take for us, and effort which no one can spare us . " - Marcel Proust (In Search of Lost Time Vol. II: Within a Budding Grove, 1919) This quote opens the research article "What is Wisdom? " by Margaret Plews - O gan . Plews-Ogan supports Proust's statement, and discusses specific traits and methods that are keys for obtaining wisdom.
When researchers set about studying wisdom they faced a unique challenge. Wise people, the author explains, are usually humble people - therefore unlikely to boast of their wisdom. In addition to humility, researchers find that compassion, the understanding of a bigger picture, and the ability to see multiple perspectives are qualities found amongst those possessing wisdom. Furthermore, unlike intelligence - which seeks knowledge and clear definition, wisdom is nearly the opposite. Wisdom is the desire to truly understand ideas , including the limits of one's comprehension. A …show more content…
He could have easily become angry and bitter towards his fate. The key, Plews- Ogan explains, is not just a trauma, but the right matrix when facing it. Being part of a community, talking things out, and positive actions are a few examples the author brings of a good matrix.
Furthermore, researchers find exemplars of wisdom all make a conscious decision when tackling a challenging event. These exemplars choose to face their challenges head on regardless of the difficultly. It was courage, in the end, that truly allowed for growth.
Finally, the author explains how those with wisdom possess the capability to be so courageous. Plews-Ogan quotes researcher John Meachum on his ideas of a "wisdom atmosphere", an atmosphere, "where doubts, uncertainties and question can be openly expressed, and that ambiguities and contradictions can be
When researchers set about studying wisdom they faced a unique challenge. Wise people, the author explains, are usually humble people - therefore unlikely to boast of their wisdom. In addition to humility, researchers find that compassion, the understanding of a bigger picture, and the ability to see multiple perspectives are qualities found amongst those possessing wisdom. Furthermore, unlike intelligence - which seeks knowledge and clear definition, wisdom is nearly the opposite. Wisdom is the desire to truly understand ideas , including the limits of one's comprehension. A …show more content…
He could have easily become angry and bitter towards his fate. The key, Plews- Ogan explains, is not just a trauma, but the right matrix when facing it. Being part of a community, talking things out, and positive actions are a few examples the author brings of a good matrix.
Furthermore, researchers find exemplars of wisdom all make a conscious decision when tackling a challenging event. These exemplars choose to face their challenges head on regardless of the difficultly. It was courage, in the end, that truly allowed for growth.
Finally, the author explains how those with wisdom possess the capability to be so courageous. Plews-Ogan quotes researcher John Meachum on his ideas of a "wisdom atmosphere", an atmosphere, "where doubts, uncertainties and question can be openly expressed, and that ambiguities and contradictions can be