Discussion:
• Go to the Oxford dictionary and type "wisdom" in the search bar. You will see the whole history of this word, along with quotes illustrating its use through time. Spend a few minutes just perusing this information.
• Do a similar search for the word "wise."
• Spend a few minutes connecting "wisdom" and "wise." What are their common roots? From what time period and place?
• Write a two-page, double-spaced summary of your findings about the meaning of "wisdom" through time. Cover these issues:
• Any trends? Any leaps? Any continuity?
• Looking at the ancient roots of the word, what did "wisdom" originally mean?
• What do you think "wisdom" means today?