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Product page http://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Philosophy-Neuroscience-Stephen…Wisdom – From Philosophy to Neuroscience by Stephen S. Hall – UnabridgedHere is a compelling investigation into one of our most coveted and  cherished ideals, and the efforts of modern science to penetrate the  mysterious nature of this timeless virtue. We all recognize wisdom, but  defining it is more elusive. In this fascinating journey from philosophy  to science, Stephen S. Hall gives us a dramatic history of wisdom, from  its sudden emergence in four different locations (Greece, China,  Israel, and India) in the fifth century B.C. to its modern  manifestations in education, politics, and the workplace.We  learn how wisdom became the provenance of philosophy and religion  through its embodiment in individuals such as Buddha, Confucius, and  Jesus; how it has consistently been a catalyst for social change; and  how revelatory work in the last 50 years by psychologists, economists,  and neuroscientists has begun to shed light on the biology of cognitive  traits long associated with wisdom and, in doing so, begun to suggest  how we might cultivate it.Hall explores the neural mechanisms  for wise decision making; the conflict between the emotional and  cognitive parts of the brain; the development of compassion, humility,  and empathy; the effect of adversity and the impact of early-life stress  on the development of wisdom; and how we can learn to optimize our  future choices and future selves. Hall’s bracing exploration of the  science of wisdom allows us to see this ancient virtue with fresh eyes,  yet also makes clear that despite modern science’s most powerful  efforts, wisdom continues to elude easy understanding.Unabridged edition 2010 | 11 hours and 57 minutes | M4B 35 kbps | 186 MB