What is wisdom? It seems easier to recognize than to define--a question for the realm of philosophers. But in recent decades, psychologists and neuroscientists have undertaken the empirical study of ...

Philosophy is an important part of how the world is shaped. You not think it's worth your time learning about, but here are five things philosophy is good for and why they should matter to you. When ...

There are two things I would hope for in a book about wisdom. First, some intellectual enlightenment as to what wisdom really is. Second, some practical ideas on how to be wiser in my own life. This ...

Visual metaphors and intuitive explanations abound in this entertaining, informative and accessible exploration of philosophy ...

If you are not a “professional” philosopher and you read this article, you were likely convinced this change is reasonable and long overdue. Don’t feel bad. The authors, knowingly or not, begin by ...

Matthew Beard does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Is there such a thing as wisdom — a thing, stuff, an abstract entity — or are there only wise individuals and wise actions and attitudes, these latter not exclusively the possession of the individuals ...