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Knowledge, Wisdom and Truth

The document discusses the differences between knowledge and wisdom. It states that knowledge can be gained through reading and learning, and is measurable, whereas wisdom is gained through life experiences and is about developing virtues like empathy and compassion. While knowledge provides information about what is right and wrong, wisdom provides the ability to choose right over wrong. The document also notes that many people confuse wisdom and knowledge, though knowledge is more technical and wisdom is more abstract.

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Knowledge, Wisdom and Truth

The document discusses the differences between knowledge and wisdom. It states that knowledge can be gained through reading and learning, and is measurable, whereas wisdom is gained through life experiences and is about developing virtues like empathy and compassion. While knowledge provides information about what is right and wrong, wisdom provides the ability to choose right over wrong. The document also notes that many people confuse wisdom and knowledge, though knowledge is more technical and wisdom is more abstract.

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Knowledge is the key to removing the darkness of ignorance.

It is based on reason and logic, however, a


child acquires understanding about the surroundings by hearing and listening. Due to the guiding light of
knowledge, the world ushered in the industrial age resulting in series of inventions that changed the face
of humanity forever.

An individual with required domain knowledge is confident as compared to the people who have none.
It is easier for a person to initiate conversation if he or she is knowledgeable. Moreover, understanding
of different facets of life can improve decision making. For instance, if you are well versed with the
movement of the stock markets, it would be easier to make profitable investments.

With the enhanced level of knowledge, people have many more option in professional and personal
lives. It allows the freedom to express the thoughts and be aware of the rights and duties as a citizen. A
knowledgeable man would not bear bad behavior from any person and does whatever makes him or her
happy.

Wisdom is one of the highest forms of human characteristics. Through wisdom, virtues can be brought to
life. The beauty of wisdom is that it is not dependent on the theories that are written in books, or the
curriculum in the schools and colleges. It is not something that can be transferred just by talking about it.
Wisdom is how life shapes us. It is about the impacts that we have upon our soul while going through all
sorts of pleasant and unpleasant experiences of life.

Many of us may get confused when asked about the difference or relationship between wisdom and
knowledge. On the surface level, both look similar, if not the same. But the thing is, wisdom is more
abstract in nature and knowledge is somewhat technical.

Knowledge

Knowledge comes from reading, exploring, learning, and educating oneself. In order to increase the
knowledge, one can turn toward reading more books or learning and specializing in a skill. In other
words, it is measurable up to a certain extent.

Wisdom

Wisdom is what life and its experiences teach us. Being wise is not the same as being intelligent. It is
about much more than just the skills and mastery of a subject. In fact, wisdom is about human virtues,
that makes us different from other animal species. These virtues are developing empathy, having
compassion and kindness, becoming more self-aware of our thoughts, emotions, and feelings.

Wisdom and Knowledge

The difference between the two is very subtle. However, if put into simpler words, it is not that difficult
to understand either. One can gain knowledge and know what is right and wrong, what is healthy and
what is unhealthy, how to perform a task, how to drive, how to cook. All these things can be learned and
specialized in. But, the ability to decide what is right and what is wrong, the capacity to choose the right
and skip the wrong, comes from wisdom.

What Does Truth Mean?

Truth is the state or quality of being true. We call a certain thing truth when it is in accordance with fact
or reality. The opposite of truth is falsehood.

The concept of truth is discussed and contested by various scholars in various contexts, including
philosophy and religion. The methods used to verify truth are known as the criterion of truth. Given
below are some common criteria which are commonly used to distinguish truth from falsehood.

What is the difference between Knowledge and Truth?

Definition:

Knowledge refers to the understanding, awareness or familiarity of entities such as facts, information,
and skills which are acquired through learning, education, training or experience.

Truth is the state or quality of being true, which is in accordance with facts or reality.

Reality:

Knowledge is not always based on the facts or reality.


Truth is always based on the reality.

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