The Science of Wisdom

People are imperfect: we often make mistakes, fall for manipulation from the media, blindly believe in our own righteousness, and are ready to obey criminal orders and justify bad deeds. The authors of "The Science of Wisdom," renowned American psychologists Thomas Gilovich and Lee Ross, believe that we can improve communal life in society only by focusing on real - and far from ideal - people. A non-traditional view of them is offered by modern social psychology, which, according to the authors, helps to address many pressing issues. The reader will learn how to utilize the findings of this science to resolve social conflicts, combat academic underachievement among schoolchildren and students, address environmental problems, and even ensure that people derive more pleasure from life. This book is for anyone interested in psychology and human social behavior. It will also be useful for specialists: researchers, educators, and practitioners.