QHW TOPIC 1 Quiz

What is information?

• A unique set of facts and skills acquired through experience

• A sequence of symbols that can be interpreted as a message

• The ability to make right use of knowledge

• The ability to see beyond the horizon

What is knowledge?

• The ability to see beyond the horizon

• A sequence of symbols that can be interpreted as a message

• A unique set of facts and skills acquired through experience

• The ability to make right use of knowledge

What is wisdom?

• A unique set of facts and skills acquired through experience

• A sequence of symbols that can be interpreted as a message

• The ability to make right use of knowledge

• The ability to see beyond the horizon

What are the characteristics of wisdom?

• Exceptional understanding, judgment and communication, being aware of sources of good advice

• Being flexible in adopting multiple perspectives, recognizing the uncertainty of life, being prepared to be flexible in the kinds of solutions offered

• Knowing a lot, viewing problems from a broader long-term perspective, seeing things in context

• Factual knowledge, procedural knowledge, understanding relevance of context and values

What is the equation for wisdom according to the text?

• Wisdom = Information + Knowledge + Action

• Wisdom = Knowledge + Ethics + Action

• Wisdom = Knowledge + Action + Vision

• Wisdom = Knowledge + Vision + Purpose

What is wisdom according to Eastern thought?

• The practicality of wisdom

• The ability to deliberate well about what is good and expedient regarding the conduct of a good life

• The cognitive process or a way of knowing

• Involving establishing harmony with one’s environment and leading a good life

What is wisdom according to Western thought?

• The cognitive process or a way of knowing

• The ability to deliberate well about what is good and expedient regarding the conduct of a good life

• Involving establishing harmony with one’s environment and leading a good life

• The practicality of wisdom

What did Confucius suggest wisdom entails?

• The cognitive process or a way of knowing

• Involving establishing harmony with one’s environment and leading a good life

• The ability to deliberate well about what is good and expedient regarding the conduct of a good life

• The practicality of wisdom

What did Aristotle speak of as practical wisdom?

• The practicality of wisdom

• The ability to deliberate well about what is good and expedient regarding the conduct of a good life

• Involving establishing harmony with one’s environment and leading a good life

• The cognitive process or a way of knowing

What did Kant describe as the higher state of true wisdom?

• The ability to deliberate well about what is good and expedient regarding the conduct of a good life

• The cognitive process or a way of knowing

• Involving establishing harmony with one’s environment and leading a good life

• The practicality of wisdom