Lessons tagged “practical-wisdom”
3 published lessons with this tag.
perception
Context sensitivity is wisdom in action
Practical wisdom — phronesis — is not the accumulation of knowledge or the mastery of rules. It is the ability to perceive what a situation demands and respond appropriately. Context sensitivity is not a component of wisdom. It is the mechanism through which wisdom operates.
operations
Mastering tools is not the point
Tools serve goals — never lose sight of what you are trying to accomplish with the tool.
meaning
Meaning and action
Meaning without action is philosophy — action without meaning is busywork.