The Cambridge Handbook of Wisdom

This is a comprehensive review of the psychological literature on wisdom by leading experts in the field. It covers the philosophical and sociocultural foundations of wisdom, and showcases the measurement and teaching of wisdom. The connection of wisdom to intelligence and personality is explained alongside its relationship with morality and ethics. It also explores the neurobiology of wisdom, its significance in medical decision-making, and wise leadership. How to develop wisdom is discussed and practical information is given about how to instil it in others. The book is accessible to a wide readership and includes virtually all of the major theories of wisdom, as well as the full range of research on wisdom as it is understood today. It takes both a basic-science and applied focus, making it useful to those seeking to understand wisdom scientifically, and to those who wish to apply their understanding of wisdom to their own work.

Author: Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/21/2019
Pages: 828
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.62lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.75d
ISBN: 9781108476416

Review Citation(s):
Choice 01/01/2020

About the Author
Sternberg, Robert J.: - Robert J. Sternberg is Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, New York.Glück, Judith: - Judith Glück is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Universität Klagenfurt, Austria.