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Russell on Knowledge and Wisdom by Oscar Gigia is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Bertrand Russell defines wisdom as having a sense of proportion and comprehensiveness that allows one to consider all important factors in a problem. Specialized knowledge alone does not constitute wisdom as it lacks awareness of broader impacts and ends. True wisdom requires emancipating oneself from narrow egoism and impartiality towards others, which can be taught by providing knowledge in a way that highlights understanding over hatred. Education should aim to cultivate wisdom alongside knowledge as wis

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Oscar Gigia

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