Practical Wisdom

First Book check up on Schwartz, B. , &038 Sharpe, K. (2010). operable Wisdom The Right Way To Do The Right Thing. Riverhead Books. New York. Summary Schwartz and Sharpe return an interesting array of examples of how there has been a demoralization of the medical, legal, educational and financial institutions. Where efficiency, responsibility and profits become the driving strength of organisations, the indites argue this causes a corruption and demoralisation of practitioners where they become discouraged from getting the equaliser correct.The authors suggest we take refuge in rules however the rules keep us from sagaciousness what we are doing. They share how some conscientious professionals who no longer find it likely to practice their profession following the rules and incentives set, return realisticly applied their knowledge to hasten a more(prenominal) humane modality of practicing which the authors label as practical comprehension. Review The authors refer to what Aristotle named phronesis (practical wisdom) which is obtained through check up oning from see and hopeing to new situations. Rules and incentives, sticks and carrots will not realize wisdom. Finding practical ways to apply contextualised knowledge takes courage to question stodgy thinking or practices. Practical wisdom as highlighted by the authors is like an antidote to both rules and incentives it appeals to good judgement and responsibility. This jackpotnot be taught but gained through experiences where these experiences increase knowingness and promote critical thinking load-bearing(a) one to examine and assess for themselves the right way to do the right thing. In the book an example is given whereby a dry cleaner was accused of not modify the hospital room by a patients father crimson though he had done so. The cleaner chose to not engage in an crease and sourd wisdom virtually the consequences of holding onto his rights and he just went and re-cleaned t he room . Knowing when to exercise this wisdom is at the heart of what the authors discuss. The authors kick upstairs you to self-reflect and think more consciously about what you do.Reading some of the examples in this book where practical wisdom was exercised, re sagacityed me of something I once comprehend in any situation you can choose to be right or kind. This comment had a visceral impact on me and gratefully comes to mind at times where I am reminded about the way in which I can choose to act in a given situation. I suppose this is what the authors are encouraging. I did not learn anything new from this book but it was a great reminder of wanting to be a good person in all relationships and encounters and encouraged me to be more mindful of my choices and the impact of my actions.