The Getting and Losing Wisdom

The role of aging and culture in the attainment of wisdom is examined m this chapter. The concept of wisdom m industrialised societies is briefly explored. It is argued that both biology and culture can be positive or negative factors m the capacity of a person to be "wise." It is conclude...

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Main Author: Thomson, Don (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Haworth Press 2002
In: Journal of religious gerontology
Year: 2002, Volume: 12, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 77-88
Further subjects:B biological aging
B Wisdom
B cultural aging
B Aging
B Expertise
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