Making good choices when life gets messy – practical wisdom relies on human judgment, not rules

The ancient Greek word phronesis means practical wisdom. It’s about choosing the right action at the right time for the right reasons, helping you apply the other virtues correctly.

By: Tim Hulsey, University of Tennessee, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 1,008

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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By Tim Hulsey, University of Tennessee

A few semesters into my teaching career as a psychology professor, I uncovered a cheating ring. I determined who the ringleader was and called him to my office.

He admitted that he had illicitly obtained a copy of the exam and shared it with other students. He began to cry, telling me he was from a single parent family, the first in his family to go to college, and …

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