distinguish between knowledge and wisdom?

Answer 1

Knowledge is what is known. Like the related concepts truth, belief, and wisdom, there is no single definition of knowledge on which scholars agree, but rather numerous theories and continued debate about the nature of knowledge.

Knowledge acquisition involves complex cognitive processes: perception, learning, communication, association, and reasoning. The term knowledge is also used to mean the confident understanding of a subject, potentially with the ability to use it for a specific purpose.


Wisdom is the ability, developed through experience, insight and reflection, to discern truth and exercise good judgment. Wisdom is sometimes conceptualized as an especially well developed form of common sense. Most psychologists regard wisdom as distinct from the cognitive abilities measured by standardized intelligence tests. Wisdom is often considered to be a trait that can be developed by experience, but not taught. When applied to practical matters, the term wisdom is synonymous with prudence. Some see wisdom as a quality that even a child, otherwise immature, may possess independent of experience or complete knowledge. Contemporary culture limits the importance of wisdom and intuition, particularly American culture; Wisdom/Intuition is a right brain activity, while logic is a left brain activity.

The status of wisdom or prudence as a virtue is recognized in cultural, philosophical and religious sources. Some define wisdom in a utilitarian sense, as foreseeing consequences and acting to maximize the long-term common good.

Answer 2

Knowledge is what you know, like learning in school. Wisdom is applied knowledge. Experience plus knowledge equals wisdom. But
it's not cut and dry it's a mind set a evolution of the mind that most never come close to.

Answer 3

You can aquire as much knowledge as you want but it takes wisdom to know how to use it.

Knowledge is to have a great wealth of information stored in your mind. May be aquired quickly.
Wisdom develops from experience and applying knowledge. Must develop over time.

Answer 4

Knowledge = Data

Wisdom = Understanding

Answer 5

You can have a lot of knowledge but wisdom is knowing when and how to apply that knowledge..or not.

Answer 6

knowledge is facts and figures such as 2 plus 2 equals 4. wisdom is knowing the difference between right and wrong.

Answer 7

knowledge = a (1) : the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association (2) : acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique b (1) : the fact or condition of being aware of something (2) : the range of one's information or understanding c : the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning : COGNITION d : the fact or condition of having information or of being learned

wisdom = 1 a : accumulated philosophic or scientific learning : KNOWLEDGE b : ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : INSIGHT c : good sense : JUDGMENT d : generally accepted belief

Answer 8

Knowledge is knowing something. Wisdom is knowing what to do with it.

Answer 9

Knowledge is learned whereas wisdom develops through experience.

Answer 10

Knowledge would be having the education, resources, and experience to make a decision.

Wisdom is having the capacity to make the right and correct choice.