"1. Wisdom is domain-general. This is a rather straightforward point because, simply, if wisdom were domain-specific (as opposed to domain-general), it would mean that people would only be "wise" about certain topics, subjects, or domains. The "problem" with that is we already have a name for it: With that, wisdom and expertise are not the same (i.e., for reasons discussed below). Thus, I would classify wisdom as domain-general in that one who is wise can apply it to most, if not all, walks of life."
"2. Epistemological understanding is the primary trait of wisdom. Consistent with much of the research on wisdom (as referenced in my previous piece), I would further classify wisdom as metacognitive. Simply, metacognition refers to thinking about thinking. Individuals think about their own knowledge, the basis for this knowledge, and how they come to obtain it. These thoughts"
Wisdom operates as a domain-general capacity that can be applied across diverse life contexts rather than being confined to specific subjects. Wisdom differs from expertise and from mere experience; expertise is domain-specific and experience does not automatically produce expert understanding. Epistemological understanding and metacognition form the primary traits of wisdom, involving reflection on one’s knowledge, its sources, and its justification. Critical thinking underlies wise judgment. Wise individuals recognize the limits of their knowledge, admit uncertainty, and seek help or additional information when appropriate.
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