Articles/PhD thesis
Sample - Phd thesis
Author: Jonas Jonaitis
Publication date: 2010-06-22
main problem enclosed in the thesis.
Where is the wisdom
Author: Carlos Valdesuso
Publication date: 2011-01-14
The purpose of this paper is to understand what Wisdom means, why we need it and how it can be developed and enacted within organizations. To better define the different issues, I introduce the Epistemological Pyramid which differentiates four levels of knowledge: Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom. As a second basic concept, I discuss Schumacher’s notion of Divergent Problems. I take the position that all organizational issues are Divergent Problems and, consequently, require Wisdom to be solved or integrated. As my central argument, I focus on the essence of Wisdom and reach two key conclusions: First, that while knowledge is intrinsically related to action, Wisdom is intrinsically related to options; and second, that the essence of Wisdom is to integrate divergent problems arising from the nature of human life. Finally, I forecast the future of Wisdom as essential for human meaning and survival.
