Fall 2011 Wisdom Course Study Questions
From Alfino
September 12, 2011
1. How is Pericles wisdom different from Socrates'? What terms from Greek philosophy describe each?
2. Drawing on the Hall reading, how might contemporary science tell us something about wisdom?
3. Identify definitions of wisdom and traits associated with wisdom.
4. Identify the general views on wisdom of Socrates, Buddha, and Confucius.
5. Describe the "perspective shift" in the Aquinas quote in the Robinson article. Does this seem like a basic trait of wise thinking?
