Vendor
	C.H.BECK Anna-Sophia Mäder
Original language
German

The Noble Art of Wisdom

Otfried Höffe

A Little Philosophy Of Worldly Wisdom

Wisdom is a multifaceted concept which we all see as something particularly valuable, we appreciate wise people and wise decisions, but at the same time wisdom barely plays a role in our lives. In his new book, Otfried Höffe brings us closer to the noble art of wisdom. He shows us that it is not an unattainable idea but the marker of a good life, and one which we need to rediscover.

Höffe takes us on a philosophical journey to discover different forms of wisdom showing us how it can provide us with a strong sense of direction in life, encompassing all areas of our existence. Above all, this book is about applying wisdom to life. It is about understanding life as a whole entity showing us the stoic ability to bear even the worst adversities with equanimity, and to retain one’s independence and freedom. It is about the wisdom it takes to master a particular métier or trade. And since the essence of wisdom and the quest to attain it are both universal human goals, it is also about how and to what extent we can learn to be wise.

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