[Answered] PHIL347N Week 1 Discussion: Wisdom vs. Knowledge

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

  • Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3
  • Lesson
  • Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Introduction
In 2012, Psychologist Heather Butler studied the importance that critical thinking plays in our everyday lives. “Critical thinking is not just the new buzzword in education. Critical thinking involves real outcomes that can be measured, predicted, and—perhaps for the negative life events—avoided” (Butler, 2012, p. 725).

In 2013, studies by Grossmann, Varnum, Kitayama, and Nisbett concluded that wise reasoning, rather than intelligence, was a predictor of well-being. In 2017, Dr. Butler and her colleagues, referencing the Grossmann study and based on their own research, determined that the ability to think critically was a better predictor of effective life decisions than was intelligence (Butler, Pentoney, & Bong, 2017).

Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, address the following:

  • Do you agree that wisdom/critical thinking is a better predictor of well-being than intelligence? To answer, you will have to define what the following terms mean for you:
    • Critical thinking
    • Wisdom
    • Intelligence
    • Well-being
  • Reflect on what you read in the text this week. Think of the people you know.
    • Are the good people smart?
    • Are the smart people good?
    • How do you define “good”? How do you define “smart”?
    • Can we use our intelligence to become “good”? If yes, how? If no, why not?

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Look at your peers’ definitions. Do you agree with them? If yes, why, if no, why not?

Writing Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
  • Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
  • APA format for in-text citations and list of references

 

 

Solution

Week 1 Discussion: Wisdom vs. Knowledge

Among critical thinking, wisdom, and intelligence, I am inclined to agree that wisdom and critical thinking are a much more reliable predictor of an individual’s wellbeing as opposed to intelligence. To best understand this. We should start by first understanding the concept of wellbeing. In their research, Grossman and colleagues (2013) assessed various variables that were used as indicators of the participants’ wellbeing. These included their relationship satisfaction, emotional discourse, longevity, and life satisfaction (Grossmann et al., 2013).…………………please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $5