Values That Various People Have Associated With Wisdom

Jason Mercheys 38 values of the wise: (From http://valuesofthewise.com/) acceptance of ingenuity the absurd altruism courage creativity dedication development education fulfillment honor humor integration integrity justice kindness knowledge liberty lightheartedness magnanimity meaning modesty morality optimism passion peace progressivism respect responsibility self-awareness self-confidence self-worth strength tolerance truth vision will willingness to risk wisdom

The 52 virtues list: (From The Virtues Project, http://www.virtuesproject.com/index.php) assertiveness caring cleanliness compassion confidence consideration courage courtesy creativity detachment determination enthusiasm excellence faithfulness flexibility forgiveness friendliness generosity gentleness helpfulness honesty honor humility idealism joyfulness justice kindness love loyalty mercy moderation modesty obedience orderliness patience peacefulness prayerfulness purposefulness reliability respect responsibility reverence self-discipline service steadfastness tact thankfulness tolerance trust trustworthiness truthfulness unity

The being-values or b-values of Abraham Maslows self-actualizers: (From Abraham Maslows Toward a Psychology of Being, Second Edition, New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1968, p. 83) aliveness beauty completion effortlessness goodness honesty justice perfection playfulness reality richness self-sufficiency simplicity truth uniqueness wholeness

Also on page 83, Maslow provided further detail concerning just what his self-actualizers meant by these words. Maslow scholar Sam Cannon has the complete list on his http://www.maslow.org website as well as as much additional information about Maslow and his work Chapter headings from John McCains book Character is Destiny: (John McCain. 2005. Character is Destiny. New York: Random House) aspiration authenticity citizenship compassion confidence contentment cooperation courage courtesy curiosity dignity diligence discernment enthusiasm excellence fairness faith forgiveness generosity gratitude honesty hopefulness humility humor idealism industry loyalty mercy resilience respect responsibility righteousness self-control selflessness tolerance

Richard Trowbridges wisdom-related values: (From his Sol Sapientiae diagram and wisdom-course syllabus) acceptance authenticity benevolence contemplation creativity critical thinking fairness generativity humility humor information gathering life review nurturance openness pragmatism reflectiveness relationship skills risk-taking self-acceptance self-knowledge serenity understanding

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Copthorne Macdonalds list: Wise values express themselves in wise attitudes and wise ways of being and functioning. Below are some expressions of wisdom that Copthorne aspires to make his own, along with his take on the values that appear to be involved:

Feeling fully responsible for ones life choices and actions Underlying values: responsibility, integrity, clarity about what is

A positive, lets make the most of it attitude Underlying values: betterment, positivity, passion

A reality-seeking, truth-seeking orientation Underlying values: openness, truth, clarity about what is, reality

A desire to learn, and a feeling of responsibility for ones own learning Underlying values: curiosity, wonder, passion, commitment

A desire to grow, to develop, to become all I am capable of becoming Underlying values: self-actualization, transformation, wisdom, commitment

Being attentive: aware of mind events and mental processes as well as what is happening around us Underlying values: attentiveness, self-awareness, self-knowledge, clarity about what is

Being creative: producing uniqueness and novelty that has value Underlying values: creativity, joy, wonder, passion, completion

Being a two-brain-hemisphere person, with intellect and intuition working together Underlying values: intuitive understanding, insight, creativity, clarity about what is

Being self-disciplined: able to work now for a reward later

Underlying values: self-discipline, patience, passion, commitment, completion

Being courageous: able to face dangers and fears with clarity and skill Underlying values: courage, self-discipline, passion, commitment, completion

Being aware of ones own eventual death to the degree that it helps guide ones life Underlying values: clarity about what is, courage, completion

Being able to deal with situations appropriately, using a large repertoire of approaches and techniques. Choosing the approach that best fits each situation: appropriate planning, appropriate timing, appropriate problem-solving, dealing with commitments appropriately, etc. Underlying values: empathy, caring, clarity about what is

Being non-reactive: able to deal skillfully with powerful emotions Underlying values: equanimity, serenity, clarity about what is

Being deeply loving, and able to manifest love in appropriate ways Underlying values: empathy, love, caring, commitment

Having a sense of wonder Underlying values: wonder, gratitude, respect

Being compassionate Underlying values: empathy, compassion, caring, clarity about what is

Behaving in ways that benefit others Underlying values: generosity, caring, compassion, respect, empathy, joy

Possessing a deep happiness that is independent of externals Underlying values: joy, serenity, equanimity, clarity about what is

Recognizing that there are limits to personal knowledge and to the ability of our species to know Underlying values: humility, clarity about what is

The consolidated values list: attentiveness betterment clarity about what is commitment completion creativity curiosity empathy equanimity generosity gratitude humility insight integrity intuitive understanding joy love openness passion patience positivity reality respect responsibility self-actualization self-awareness self-discipline self-knowledge serenity transformation truth wonder

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