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Titolo: |
The scientific study of personal wisdom [[electronic resource] ] : from contemplative traditions to neuroscience / / Michel Ferrari, Nic M. Weststrate, editors
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Pubblicazione: | Dordrecht, : Springer, 2013 |
Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (354 p.) |
Disciplina: | 153 |
616.8/04651 | |
Soggetto topico: | Neurosciences |
Wisdom | |
Altri autori: |
FerrariM. D
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Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Nota di contenuto: | pt. 1. Person-based wisdom -- pt. 2. Wisdom in everyday, real-life contexts -- pt. 3. Self-transcendent and contemplative wisdom -- pt. 4. The transformative potential of wisdom inquiry -- pt. 5. Conclusion. |
Sommario/riassunto: | The rich and diverse contributions to this volume span a wide variety of disciplines, from psychology and philosophy to neuroscience, by some of the most influential scholars in the emerging science of personal wisdom. As such, it is a collection of essential readings and the first publication to integrate both the spiritual and pragmatic dimensions of personal wisdom.The content of the book goes beyond speculative theory to present a wealth of scientific research currently under way in this expanding field. It also describes numerous promising methods now being deployed in the quest for scien |
Titolo autorizzato: | The scientific study of personal wisdom ![]() |
ISBN: | 1-283-94580-0 |
90-481-9231-5 | |
Formato: | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
Record Nr.: | 9910847586703321 |
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