Wisdom
A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought
by Jason A. Merchey
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Pub Date Mar 01 2022 | Archive Date Aug 15 2022
Description
Are the Bible and other religious texts legitimate and useful sources of human wisdom?
Will wisdom lead to more happiness, flourishing, and well-being?
Why is America so plagued by tribalism, elitism, materialism, and ME-ism?
What do philosophy, psychology, and personal growth have to do with wisdom?
Wisdom is not for sale no matter how much money a person has! And philosophy has typically discouraged many who find it difficult, abstract, and boring. Psychology and personal growth are chock full of richness and potential, but there are a number of people who oversimplify modern psychological science to sell books or become an "influencer."
Where can authentic, reliable, useful wisdom be found?
Four-time author Jason Merchey believes wisdom can be developed an acquired, and improving your understanding of wisdom will certainly lead to living a better life!
This new book has the potential to assist readers to live a life that harnesses the power of philosophy, critical thinking, and applied psychology. These beautiful things are not as complicated as they may seem and indeed have the potential to increase and engender wisdom.
Greater wisdom leads to improved personal growth, happiness, and success.
It's a comprehensive, transparent exploration of ancient and intriguing concepts combined with critical thinking, compassion, and other aspects of wisdom. Brimming with examples of psychological principles, careful analysis, and insightful quotes from throughout history, it can provide a basis of authentic intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and moral growth.
The author deftly combines digestible psychological research findings, compelling personal stories, and useful quotations about wisdom.
Anyone aiming to build a life of value—one that yields purpose and happiness—should consider wisdom to be their basis. Wisdom has been one of humanity's highest aspirations for millennia.
This uniquely personal approach to self-improvement without the oversimplification that often marks self-help books is garnering critical acclaim and earning illuminating reviews. The idea that philosophy is something anyone can benefit from is resonating with readers...
Wisdom is not a simple subject and developing it takes commitment, so Wisdom doesn’t sugarcoat what true self-growth and intellectual insight actually involve. Jason knows this well—he has had mental illness most of his life but has also earned a master's degree in clinical psychology and practiced as a psychotherapist. He acknowledges that life is difficult, but believes wisdom is a friend to those who seek it.
In addition to personal benefits, this book sheds light on some of America’s significant social problems. The great philosopher Socrates himself knew that ancient Athens, Greece was in serious trouble. Taking a cue from Socrates and a thousand other wise individuals, this book demonstrates that there are many achievable ways in which we could all be wiser. If true, our communities and nations would make rapid progress in problem-solving, love, and social justice.
This deep and eclectic book is full of ideas and insights that will assist the reader in:
• Discovering and prioritizing wisdom in their personal life and relationships
• Achieving greater fulfillment, meaning, and well-being—even in troubled times
• Creating a blueprint for success—grounded in self-knowledge and ethics
• Making a positive difference in one's community—and the world as a whole
One cannot buy wisdom per se, but investing in this affordable book provides a refreshing opportunity for self-improvement and intellectual growth. This book will help you make wisdom your greatest strength!
Advance Praise
"Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought presents a special blend of Aristotelian ethics, insights from neuroscience, and personal reflection, as the author leads the reader along a winding woodland trail inviting new discovery. ...a conversation in earnest about intellectual curiosity and in interpersonal tolerance, offering the reader space to arrive at deeper knowledge."
—The Independent Book Review
“Applying wisdom can help avoid problems and dangers, can provide a springboard for problem-solving, and can make us more empathetic humans. But these ideas just scratch the surface of what wisdom truly is and the power that it can unlock. Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought is an elaborate portrait of an incomparable quality that seems to be lacking in today’s world. In it, wisdom is considered in great detail, as is its close relationship to other valuable qualities such as kindness, compassion, reasonableness, and humility. 5 stars.”
—Indies Today Book Reviews
“Ancient wisdom is making a comeback—Stoicism in particular has recently undergone a revival. Merchey not only reminds us of the timeless wisdom of the past, but he’s also assembled an impressive array of modern sources, applying the accumulated lessons of the ages as well as his own experience to a 21st century in crisis. This is a book for anyone interested in philosophy, intellectual growth, and practical solutions for moving forward in life.”
—Vincent Czyz, Author of The Christos Mosaic and The Secret Adventures of Order
“Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought is the kind of intelligent nonfiction that we all need. …As we all continue to be awed by the nature of wisdom, this book is a must-read for anyone who ever wondered about the answers to life’s questions. It doesn’t have all the answers, but it helps to explain why we ask the big questions.”
—Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews
“Is it a surprise that Jason Merchey enacts through his writing the very same practices, strategies, and insights he has discovered through his research? Working from personal lived experience and real world examples along with empirical studies and sacred teachings, he is pragmatic about how to bring big concepts within reach of individuals, families, communities, and organizations. From policy recommendations to self-help, Jason is reflective, vulnerable, and confident enough to say it like he sees it, as well as humble enough to know that it isn’t easy to push back against ideas and influences that privilege some people over others. This book will resonate strongly with readers who are not satisfied with the world as it is and are ready to take achievable steps to change it.”
—Ronnie Swartz, Ph.D., LCSW, Former Chair, Department of Social Work; Director of the Altruistic Behavior Institute (both at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt)
"I give Wisdom: A Very Valuable Virtue That Cannot Be Bought 5 stars as it is one of those books that readers will find themselves going back to from time to time to mine the nuances that may have been missed during the first reading. I highly recommend it!"
—ReaderViews Book Reviews (reviewer Lily Andrews)
“With an analytical dissection of thoughts and ideas from different ages and an intelligent and fluent communication of reflections, Wisdom explores what it actually means to be wise and how knowing this could result in a better world for all. The book is so rife with information that every page has a bookmark-worthy line that could spark hours of reflection and a serious reassessment of values like religion, politics, intelligence, and wealth.”
—Reader's Favorite Book Reviews
"What I enjoyed most in every chapter is Jason’s perspective. He is able to provide fresh insight and relate our topic to current events and real world applications. The reader gets to enjoy the words of those wise philosophers, scientists, and educators and also gets to know Jason with his interpretative commentary and insights. It is a good read.”
—Paul C. Cozby, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Psychology at California State University Fullerton
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780578316796 |
| PRICE | $15.00 (USD) |
