Although the definitions of wisdom often include an ability to make proper decisions and to think objectively this concept is more complex, philosophical and its connotative meaning is a thought-provoking topic for a discussion. First of all, does the fact that a person has obtained a degree make him or her wise? Secondly, why do people tend to say that someone is wise beyond years? Does it mean that wisdom and age do correlate? And finally, can an immoral person be called wise despite the fact that his or her judgments are rather logical and unbiased?
Usually, when one is asked to describe a wise person an elderly with a vast life experience and calm attitude towards life twists and turns is mentioned. This stereotypical and bookish image …show more content…
They are connected, but not identical. Undoubtedly, wisdom would not exist without knowledge, yet the fact that a person is well-educated and knowledgeable does not ensure his or her wisdom. No one is born wise. Moreover, wisdom can not be taught. Obviously, wisdom is obtained through or with the help of knowledge. People receive vast amounts of information, facts, and ideas during their education at schools, colleges, universities, etc. They learn to analyze the information and make relevant conclusions. Those who succeed in implementing their knowledge in real practical situations and to apply them to greater schemes of life will be called wise eventually. Knowledge provides a person with facts, wisdom appears when one understands the core reasons and consequences of those …show more content…
Hence, the age of a person is one of the most significant factors that define person’s wisdom. Wisdom really comes with the age. Thus, the image of gray-haired old man deserves its right for existence. The more difficult situations one has survived from the more reasonable one becomes. The attitude towards different life aspects and situations changes with the course of time. Ambitious, creative and talented young people are usually called smart or clever but not wise as they require life experience that is the obligatory aspect of genuine
Usually, when one is asked to describe a wise person an elderly with a vast life experience and calm attitude towards life twists and turns is mentioned. This stereotypical and bookish image …show more content…
They are connected, but not identical. Undoubtedly, wisdom would not exist without knowledge, yet the fact that a person is well-educated and knowledgeable does not ensure his or her wisdom. No one is born wise. Moreover, wisdom can not be taught. Obviously, wisdom is obtained through or with the help of knowledge. People receive vast amounts of information, facts, and ideas during their education at schools, colleges, universities, etc. They learn to analyze the information and make relevant conclusions. Those who succeed in implementing their knowledge in real practical situations and to apply them to greater schemes of life will be called wise eventually. Knowledge provides a person with facts, wisdom appears when one understands the core reasons and consequences of those …show more content…
Hence, the age of a person is one of the most significant factors that define person’s wisdom. Wisdom really comes with the age. Thus, the image of gray-haired old man deserves its right for existence. The more difficult situations one has survived from the more reasonable one becomes. The attitude towards different life aspects and situations changes with the course of time. Ambitious, creative and talented young people are usually called smart or clever but not wise as they require life experience that is the obligatory aspect of genuine