The scientific study of personal wisdom [[electronic resource] ] : from contemplative traditions to neuroscience / / Michel Ferrari, Nic M. Weststrate, editors

• Pubblicazione: Dordrecht, : Springer, 2013
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (354 p.)
• Disciplina: 153; 616.8/04651
• Soggetto topico: Neurosciences; Wisdom
• Altri autori: FerrariM. D WeststrateNic M
• 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
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II