Interdisciplinary conference “Explaining Wisdom”
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The conference is supported by the DFG (German Research Foundation)
Introduction
The question "What is wisdom?" is known to have a very complex character that is difficult to grasp in its entirety. In recent decades, increased efforts have been made in various scientific disciplines in order to explore the multiple dimensions of the concept of wisdom (historical-philosophical, sociological, psychological, epistemological, etc.). The conference aims at bringing in line different perspectives of the explanation of wisdom. The following questions will be discussed in an interdisciplinary context:
- What are wise decisions?
- Which skills are needed for practical and theoretical wisdom?
- What kind of insights can be gained from the empirical (psychological) study of wise individuals?
- What can we learn from historical conceptions of wisdom?
- Does wisdom have a distinctive (epistemic) value?
The conference is part of a project funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation) aiming at a multidimensional theory of wisdom, including an analysis of wise decisions, personal wisdom and the value of wisdom.
Program
Program - Explaining Wisdom.pdf (last updated 2019-06-03)
Invited speakers
Confirmed Speakers: Monika Ardelt (Gainesville, FL] (, Stephen Grimm (New-York), Judith Glück (Klagenfurt), Christoph Horn (Bonn), Guido Löhrer (Erfurt), Nenad Miscevic (Maribor), Jan Opsomer (Leuven), Shane Ryan (Astana), Matt Stichter (Pullman,WA), Pedro Schmechtig (Dresden), Gerhard Schönrich (Dresden), Jason Swartwood (Saint Paul, MN).
Participants / Conference Poster
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General informations
Date: 28th to 29th June, 2019
Beginning: 28th June, 09:15 a.m.
End: 29th June, 08:00 p.m.
Location: Dresden University of Technology, Department of Philosophy, Office Block Zellescher Weg 17, Room BZW (B107), 01062 Dresden.
How to get there: Plan and Information - Conference Explaining Wisdom.pdf
Organization:
Dresden University of Technology, Department of Philosophy, Prof. Gerhard Schönrich & Dr. Pedro Schmechtig
Listeners are welcome. There is no conference fee, but please register by sending an e-mail to