To Go or Not to Go: Does Linking Intelligence and Wisdom Provide a More Powerful Theoretical Lens for Understanding Learning in Adulthood?

Rosemary S. Caffarella

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To Go or Not to Go: Does Linking Intelligence and Wisdom Provide a More Powerful Theoretical Lens for Understanding Learning in Adulthood?

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- Rosemary S. Caffarella
- Cornell University, USA

Abstract

I first argue that being intelligent, no matter how defined, is not enough to address the complexity of problems and challenges we face in the 21st century. I then explore whether linking selected concepts of intelligence and wisdom might provide a more robust way for educators to view the power of thinking that adult learners possess.

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How to Cite: Caffarella, R. S. (2007) “To Go or Not to Go: Does Linking Intelligence and Wisdom Provide a More Powerful Theoretical Lens for Understanding Learning in Adulthood?”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2007).