Is it true that intellectually strong people are generally found weak in practical wisdom and worldly matters?

Question

The question is of course subject to the nuances inherent in any generalization.

Answer 1

I think you are absolutely correct!
I've just witnessed it, you couldn't have said it better, except that some of them if they really consider or see themselves intellectually strong, or even stimulating in any other sense, have lost their minds in the midst of it all have truly lost their sense of reality.
As always everything comes with a price, when we are not honest with the world and therefore not being able to handle practical matters , practical wisdom is so crucial to handle them in real life, if one doesn't attain it because of a lack of balance, self assurance and true wisdom, (without boasting) because they never stop wearing the mask, or perhaps they let cowardice get in the way, then they're in for a big surprise.
It's so true what this participant said:
"If knowledge is not converted into practice, then it becomes ignorance, or the so called knowledge or wisdom, means nothing, because it's nothing, it's all hot air, as long as it is not lived. it's such a foolish thing!
By the way I fully agree with Don, been there done that!

Answer 2

This depends on what your definition of intellectually strong is.

If by this you mean book smart then yes. These people have accepted the ideas of others and made them their own. This is a substitute for thinking that eventually leaves the person nearly unable to make decisions on their own.

If by intellectually strong you mean able to use your intellect to sort out the situations that confront you in your life then I would say no.

Use of the intellect in this way generally leaves one quite capable in practical wisdom and worldly matters.

It all depends on what you see as intelligence.

Love and blessings Don

Answer 3

The general terms if used properly then it gives better understanding, the term is "So Called".

So Called, Intellectuals, Scholars, Orthodox, Spiritualist, Religious People, should not be confused with the real rear species, Intellectuals and so on.

If knowledge is not converted into practice, then that it is an ignorance, or the so called knowledge or wisdom.

The word knowledge is used to understand the reality as it is, but today it is a synonym of profession, so called.

Answer 4

If you are referring to "book smart" people, then I would deny that your generalization always holds true or even generally holds true. I know a number of "book smart" people who excel in practical wisdom or in being sophisticated. On the other hand, there are those who could not find their way out of paper bags. But that does not seem to be an exclusive trait of the "intellectually strong" (if I have interpreted your words aright).

Answer 5

--It seems as if they put all their ages in one basket as(I think) the saying goes, which in my opinion puts them in a weak state, that is their subject of expertise. Thus they count on the one area to carry them. This of course limits them because their wisdom, is not expansive.

--Take for instance a great mathamatician, trying to apply his knowledge in an equasion to solve a family problem,this of course does not meld, since in family we are dealing with living souls with feelings, that cannot be so precise or efficient and that are not robotic!

Answer 6

If I gave a good answer to this one, I run the risk of being labelled 'intellectually strong' so i'll refrain from answering :)

Answer 7

On an experiential basis, I would concur with your hypothesis.