Fall 2010 Wisdom Course Class Notes

September 1, 2010

• First Class - About 1/2 of the class will be taken up with introductory information and questions.

• Preliminary Discussion of Wisdom:

Here are a number of claims that you typically hear when the topic of wisdom comes up. In reading them, try to notice if you initially believe the claim or not. Then, in your discussion, consider reasons for believing or being skeptical of these claims.

• People used to be wiser a long long time ago.
• Wisdom is a special kind of knowledge.
• Wisdom comes with old age.
• Wise people lead better (happier or more meaningful) lives.