Book · 2010 · Wisdom
Practical Wisdom
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Practical Wisdom by Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe examines the qualities of a truly wise person and how individuals can navigate complex moral and practical decisions in daily life. On an episode of No Stupid Questions recorded in January 2023, co-host Angela Duckworth introduced the book to the audience and her co-host while discussing whether a first or last impression matters more. Duckworth explained that she had recently encountered the work, noting that it was written by two authors, including Swarthmore psychologist Barry Schwartz, whom her co-host already knew, alongside Kenneth Sharpe. She brought up Practical Wisdom specifically to explore the characteristics that define a wise individual and to determine how the book's teachings might prove useful for their colleague Yvonne. Duckworth detailed the core premise of the text, emphasizing that true wisdom involves knowing how to improvise and balance competing values rather than just blindly following rigid rules. The discussion highlighted the book's relevance to modern psychological understanding and personal development.
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Angela Duckworth it's called practical wisdom 1
“it's called practical wisdom”
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“so I did come across this book I'm not sure if you're familiar with it but I'd like to tell you about it a little bit maybe this would prove useful for Yvonne as well it's written by two authors one of whom I know you know Barry Schwartz who's a psychologist at Swarthmore and Kenneth sharp who's a political”
