Spring 2015 Wisdom Course Study Questions

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  1. What are the principle traits and defining characteristics of wisdom on Hall's definition? Do they seem justified in light of your own paradigmatic image(s) of wisdom (situtations within you judge or hypothesize wise thought or action of some kind)?
  2. (In Robinson) What are some characteristics of Homeric culture that distinguish its model of wisdom?
  3. Is Socrates' legend a testimony to the reality of wisdom?
  4. What is the Axial Age Hypothesis? Evaluate.
  5. Distinguish Periclean and Socratic models of wisdom.
  6. What is Aristotle's view of wisdom?
  7. Describe and evaluate Gisela Labouvie-Vief's criticism of Western models of cognition.

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