This is an alert ×

Search Query

    Search Options

Showing results - 1 to 4 of 4
Rule of Nine: Qualifications for the Federal Bench
03:06

Rule of Nine: Qualifications for the Federal Bench

and the federal statutes." Jonathan Varat talks about the importance of open-mindedness and wisdom--the ability to listen, to consider everything, and
Subject: wisdom
Transcript: people to be wise. And part of wisdom means the ability to listen, To be open-minded about something To consider everything And then to make a good

Is Ethics Based on Character?: Using Virtue Ethics in Complex Situations
03:43

Is Ethics Based on Character?: Using Virtue Ethics in Complex Situations

what Aristotle calls phronesis-- practical intelligence or wisdom. You learn for yourself why it is important to act a certain way. The payoff in Greek
Subject: wisdom
Transcript: ? aristotle proposes a virtue which he calls phronesis, practical intelligence or wisdom. [ julia annas ] the best way to see what practical wisdom is Is to

Aristotle and Ethics
05:45

Aristotle and Ethics

Philosopher Stephen Toulmin talks about Aristotle's perspective on ethics. Professor Toulmin explains that Aristotle didn't believe it was possible to develop an ethical formula that could fit all situations. Instead, he argued that ethical choices ...
Subject: wisdom

The Becoming Years: Myths and Realities of the Aging Adult, The
02:33

The Becoming Years: Myths and Realities of the Aging Adult, The

For aging adults, the loss of work due to retirement marks a major event in life's progression. For some, it is like losing a spouse; the meaning in their life is gone. But this image of older age is a far cry from what many are experiencing as memb...
Subject: wisdom
Transcript: older, and that contributes to wisdom. [narrator:] sharing wisdom is a passion for james birren, professor emeritus of gerontology at the university of