Valerie Tiberius
The Reflective Life: Living Wisely With Our Limits
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199575602
- author:
- Valerie Tiberius
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford Univ Pr
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 236
- Dimensions:
- 154mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Literary Collections
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Reflective Life: Living Wisely With Our Limits by Valerie Tiberius
This thought-provoking book challenges traditional views on wisdom and reflection, arguing that too much thinking can be detrimental to our well-being. Instead, Tiberius advocates for developing wisdom, which involves cultivating a balanced perspective, being moderately self-aware, and knowing when to stop reflecting.
It also explores the relationship between empirical psychology and philosophical theories, offering a nuanced approach to ethics and moral philosophy. By examining the limits of human knowledge and understanding, Tiberius provides a fresh perspective on how to live a wise and fulfilling life.