Phronesis

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Philosophy

Foundational Lexiconpractical wisdom
Executive Parlanceprudent judgment
Scholarly Discoursesituational wisdom
Babel ZenithPhronesis
Origin: Greek/Aristotle
Pronunciation: /frɒˈniːsɪs/

Etymology & Meaning

Practical wisdom; knowing what to do in specific situations.

In the Boardroom

The wisdom to know which principle applies when.

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