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Mar 11, 2008 5:05:21 AM
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Knowledge and wisdom, while closely related, are fundamentally different. Knowledge is quantitative, facts and data can be recorded, counted, and categorized, Indeed much is in books and Libraries. And yes much knowledge is incorrect but this can be corrected, See my post 'Common Knowledge' Feb 25 '08. Wisdom is qualitative and is reflected in what we say and do, It is also fluid as what is wise one day may not be another. Also actions and words are not always completely right or wrong. They may be so-so, inconclusive, or rude without being correct or incorrect. Analyzing the brain may show where data are stored and processed but no analysis will show wisdom, as it is almost spiritual. Religion is not necessary for wisdom, but most wise people are somewhat spiritual. However many religious people are very unwise due to man's corruption of most, if not all, religious teaching with layers of dogma and rules. Instinctive behavior should not be considered here because it does not require thought or consideration, and many instinctive behaviors are not very wise. Young children acting on instinct often do unwise things. While we are talking about being unwise, I just heard on the news that the Catholic Church has added 7 more deadly sins. the last being 'Becoming Obscenely Wealthy', talk about 'the pot calling the kettle black' this one' takes the cake'.
by thedoc
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