Comments on: Practical Wisdom: The Master Virtue

By: Andrie Rizky

Andrie Rizky — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:39:41 +0000

Excellent article!

I like how you apply some theories to real life situation.

all d best for Brett and Kate.

By: RaC

RaC — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:54:18 +0000

Thanks, I love this site, really.

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:41:16 +0000

This is a great article. I did enjoy reading it. I just wanted to say something that I just thought of. The article clearly stated that rules and laws be less stingy and more lenient in the case of the Rattes. But because of the procedure that was followed, I am sure Chris Ratte never made that mistake ever again. Because of the rules, Ratte was able to gain more practical wisdom by learning the hard way. Perhaps rules should remain the way they are so that people may learn from mistakes and not be likely to make them again. Just a thought

By: Bobby G.

Bobby G. — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:30:21 +0000

It is amazing to me that many of the comments on this article are so short-sighted. They wore “tunics not togas” and “the government is taking our freedoms” made certain individuals unable to read the article? Really? The “TELOS” of these articles is to begin to challange our mindsets. Those politicians that are taking away our freedoms are elected by us. They are us! Want to change the people we send to Washington? Then, we have to change. The politicians are a result of our culture and mindset. Therefore, if we change our mindset and culture, then the politicians we elect will reflect that change. We need to quit blaming the politicians and place the blame where it belongs by taking a long hard look in the mirror! And “tongas” are a lot funnier that “tunics”! Lighten up, Francis!

By: Richard A.

Richard A. — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:50:21 +0000

Thank you for the great article. I would love to see a follow up to discuss in further detail why we’ve moved away from allowing PW in decision making. As Bobby B. and others have noted, The freedom for PW also allows for discrimination and bias based on individual beliefs, and it relies on understanding that may or may not be complete or correct. How do we balance PW with these considerations?

By: Robert Dean III

Robert Dean III — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:54:05 +0000

I reason Socrates understood knowledge as beyond coneptualization and demanded application. For example he argued the ignorant seek temporary pleasures while the wise seek pleasures more fulfilling, through pains such as health through the rigors of exercise (see Protagoras). I am hard pressed to believe that many have misread his wisdom, which is very practical, and deemed it mere mysticism.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:12:37 +0000

That’ll preach.

By: tricia

tricia — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:34:38 +0000

1st: i take offense @ your title: tho i study & practice martial arts, i am definitely female {granted, i am the only female regularly in my Judo class, tho, in all fairness, there are many who come in to try it. my Aikido Sensei is female & there are females there.} 2nd: in my Dojo respect {“re”} is listed as part of the Bushido code. error? yours, theirs? please comment. thank you.

By: Aaron Metzger

Aaron Metzger — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:36:44 +0000

now I am embarrassed. I meant the old testament. Perhaps an article on proof-reading and editing.

By: Aaron Metzger

Aaron Metzger — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:35:14 +0000

Sorry, I have been reading some of the comments after posting my last comment. This entry has nothing to do with Christianity, or The Bible.

The purpose, the sources, and the content all pre-date Christ–albeit, not the new testament. This article’s intent is not to change or manipulate someone on their life decisions, their morals, or their ambitions. It is merely to speak of a few very intelligent men–men who have obviously changed the world with their insights and intellect.

Let’s leave personal convictions out of this and appreciate the content for what it is: Informative, challenging, and intriguing.

I may be wrong, but I try to stay objective.