Thinking about Knowledge Learning and Wisdom
Thinking about Knowledge, Learning and Wisdom is a book which grew between 2004 and 2009. I work with knowledge now and have done for a great many years. It seemed fitting that I should attempt to clear my own head about what I believe knowledge to be, based on what I have found others to say about the topic and on what I think after reviewing the thoughts of others and my own thoughts and experiences in the knowledge domain.
The intention of this book is to discuss the concepts of knowledge, learning and wisdom in such a way as to encourage thought in others and clarify ideas. The book presents clear and reasoned explanations of each concept yet encourages the reader to challenge the views presented and find independent and personal answers.
A well tested method for knowledge study and analysis is also explained. This part of the book is a key feature of it and provides something a little more practical to do about knowledge. The method discussed is one which has been used successfully in many organisations and has delivered a range of benefits. So in some way, it provides its own justification to feature in a book about knowledge.
The main intention of the book however is to address knowledge, learning and wisdom as practical concepts even though they are also truly philosophical ones.
Incidentally, the small image of an elephant which features on the front cover of the book has come from freeclipartnow. Many thanks to the people behind the site for making these images available.
The book contains 15 chapters, approximately 300 pages, a few with images and about 122,000 words. The main sections of the book are listed in the left hand menu. Each page will provide a little more detail about those sections and about the chapters which form them. The ISBN is 978-0-9560632-1-2, it contains a price tag of £14.95 and it is advertised on Amazon.
If you ever read the book and would like to comment on it, please use the email address in the contact tab at the top of this page. Although please do remember that the book is my view, whether you agree with it or not. But I do hope it helps you to build your own view of knowledge learning and wisdom.
Appendix 1 from
the book is now available at Knowledge
Board and it is also available from the 'Family Tree' tab in the menu.