2006-08-15 10:22:58 · 80 answers · asked by John 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Read Philosophy, Plato, Aristotle, all the great thinkers throught the ages, as wise men come every once in a while. Combine this with the knowledge of history- of the world and the great civilisations as history repeats itself, a knowledge of the most influential men in history will help, a great book by Michael H. Hart. Another important aspect will be that of science- Human body, genetics, solar system, etc.. I am not saying you have to be an expert in any of these subjects but to know enough, and more importantly to understand.
Lastly an understanding of all the major beliefs, and how they are related to each other. Buddhism, Hindusim, Chrtistianity, Judasim, Islam, Taosim, etc.
2006-08-15 13:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by Clever1 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is what I believe may set you on your way:
Never stop wanting to learn.
Never stop reading - read everything you can - newspapers, websites of interest.
Always ask questions. Always ask questions until you are satisfied with the answer. Ask anything you like. Whatever you need to know. Ask the 'daftest' of questions and ask questions you already know the answer to - just to get an idea of what others believe and think.
Listen.
Listen to the radio.
Listen to a variety of radioshows on a wide range of topics. I suggest Radio 5 Live. Also, more subject specific shows.
Do no listen to just a certain type of music. Listen to rock to classical to jazz to experimental.
Don't just listen to what other people working in the media would have you believe is the 'right thing' to listen to.
Listen carefully to what everyone you speak to or hear, has to say - what their opinions are, their views, their thoughts.
Be understanding. Live with empathy and in some cases, sympathy. Thrive on learning.
Take an interest in Religion, Ethics, Philosophy, Conspiracies, Psychology, Sociology, Love and relationships between friends and family. Take a deep interest in life.
You don't have to believe in GOD or after life or believe in anything that you are told to believe. Before you can truly become part of something you have to understand it - so explore all your options - all opinions and all choices.
Cherish the small things in life. Look out of your window at night and just stare up at the dark sky - many a thoughts will appear in your mind - thoughts you didn't realise were there - just whilst looking up at the wonderment of the sky. Sit outside in your back garden or take a light walk when it's warm and just take in the sun - value it - think of how fortunate you are - to be breathing and basking in such wonderful summer air whilst others not far may be in tragic circumstances.
Talk. Ask. Listen. Learn. Acknowledge. Appreciate. Write - try poetry - it doesn't have to ryhme - just write a journal then pick out sentences that mean something to you and then put them together.
We are surrounded by people. They think. They 'know'. They love and they hate. To be wise - you must understand.
This may take days, weeks, months, years and you may be much older when you understand who you are and what you want. Do not preach unless asked of your opinion and only give it when you are truly sure of what it is you are willing to say.
Hope I've helped - some may not understand my thoughts and sometimes, even I cannot make out what it is I wish to say but this is how I try to live and being wise it what I wish to accomplish - good luck on your journey xx
2006-08-15 10:43:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through experience and listening to other wise people. It is also said to come with age, hence the experience.
Wisdom is far different and superior to knowledge, knowledge is just knowing facts. You can read all of the books in the world, but through that way you will not gain wisdom. Wisdom is what makes a genius a genius. As Salvador Dalí said, if you pretend to be a genius then people will believe you that you are one.
2006-08-15 10:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read, read, read. Read books about psychology, socialogy
and a wide range of informative books.
Select TV shows, that are aimed at inquisative adults.
Discovery channel
Travel channel
History channel
PBS
Sports
Movies that are fact based
Read the book, "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus"...This is a must read.
Go out to places where you can meet lots of people and socialize.
Become familiar with musical instruments and bands and also the history of them
Go to a LIVE theatre show, now and then
Learn about the paranormal sciences
Get some medical reference books
Also read up on diseases and other medical conditions.
Read the wall street Journal
Do crossword puzzles.
Know history and political veiws
Be a good listener and NEVER be afaid to ask a question about something you don't know.
Intelligent people aren't shy about admitting they don't know something. That's one of the reasons why, they aquire all the knowledge they have.
Always have a GOOD dictionary at hand and a Roget's Thesaurus
Learn about the universe.
Read literature about different faiths
Learn about wall Street and the Chicago Board of Trade
ALWAYS keep an open mind and learn from your and others, mistakes and accomplishments.
Above ALL, know that you will never be done. You must love to learn and keep learning til the day you die.
2006-08-15 10:47:23 · answer #4 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you're interested in being wise, I am afraid that can only come by through experience and making mistakes in your life. No one can learn wisdom through books or study. However, through books and study, you can acquire knowledge, achieve understanding, and master logic and reason. This is the first step in becoming wise.
2006-08-15 10:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by PhysicsDude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first you got to become a wise person, then try a little harder and you´ll become a very wise one......
2006-08-15 10:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by itifonhom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I perscribe 4 hours of Yahoo answers a day for the next 35 years... once you get more points then everyone else, you are WISE!
2006-08-15 10:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think before you act the art of wisdom is making correct choices regardless of popular opinion remember in every situation there is always more than 1 way to solve it wisdom is the art of chosing the right 1 easy when you know how PS i am yet to find out
2006-08-18 23:36:09 · answer #8 · answered by saint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Learn from your own mistakes and the mistakes of others
2) Endeavor to seek the truth in everything
3) Never be too proud or ashamed to ask questions
4) Be aware of the knowledge you lack and strive to fill the gap
5) Realize that you can learn more by listening than by speaking
2006-08-15 10:34:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't hang around with idiots. Read a lot. Become a scholar. Go to college. Gain common sense.
2006-08-15 10:28:08 · answer #10 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋