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
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
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
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