Aristotle taught that wisdom is the greatest virtue. According to Judith A Boss’ book THINK, knowledge is information or experience that we believe to be true and for which we have justification or evidence. Rationalists believe this comes through reason, and empiricists believe the truth is discovered through our physical senses. (97) Wisdom, according to dictionary.com is “the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.”
I think that we are acquiring knowledge in college through the courses we take. We believe what we are learning in these classes to be true because we trust the credibility of the school and professors which would be the ‘justification and evidence’ part of the definition. I believe that wisdom comes over time by applying the knowledge we gain mixed with personal experience. I that by gaining more knowledge we are becoming both more knowledgeable and wiser.
I agree with your origin of our knowledge. My professors have taught me a lot, and I am beginning to feel more connected to world. The more I learn about the world around me, such as the weather and climate or how a hotel is ran, makes me feel like the money I am paying is being put to good use. Classes back in high school have never made quite an impact as these classes in college have. Wisdom has also been much more available here in college. Living the college life, especially college dorm life, has helped me gain wisdom I would not have received otherwise.
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