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Values That Various People Have Associated With WisdomJason Mercheys 38 values of the wise:(Fromhttp://valuesofthewise.com/)

acceptance of

the absurdingenuity modesty self-worth

altruism integration morality strength

courage integrity optimism tolerance

creativity justice passion truth

dedication kindness peace vision

development knowledge progressivism will

education liberty respectwillingness to

risk

fulfillment lightheartedness responsibility wisdom

honor magnanimity self-awareness

humor meaning self-confidence

The 52 virtues list:(From The Virtues Project,http://www.virtuesproject.com/index.php)

assertiveness faithfulness kindness respect

caring flexibility love responsibility

cleanliness forgiveness loyalty reverence

compassion friendliness mercy self-discipline

confidence generosity moderation service

consideration gentleness modesty steadfastness

courage helpfulness obedience tact

courtesy honesty orderliness thankfulness

creativity honor patience tolerance

detachment humility peacefulness trust

determination idealism prayerfulness trustworthiness

enthusiasm joyfulness purposefulness truthfulness

excellence justice reliability unity

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The being-values or b-values of Abraham Maslows self-actualizers:(From Abraham Maslows Toward a Psychology of Being, Second Edition, New York: Van Nostrand

Reinhold, 1968, p. 83)

aliveness goodness playfulness simplicity

beauty honesty reality truth

completion justice richness uniqueness

effortlessness perfection self-sufficiency wholeness

Also on page 83, Maslow provided further detail concerning just what his self-actualizers meant by these

words. Maslow scholarSam Cannonhasthe complete liston hishttp://www.maslow.orgwebsite as well

as asmuch additional informationabout Maslow and his work

Chapter headings from John McCains bookCharacter is Destiny:(John McCain. 2005. Character is Destiny. New York: Random House)

aspiration dignity honesty responsibility

authenticity diligence hopefulness righteousness

citizenship discernment humility self-control

compassion enthusiasm humor selflessness

confidence excellence idealism tolerance

contentment fairness industry

cooperation faith loyalty

courage forgiveness mercy

courtesy generosity resilience

curiosity gratitude respect

Richard Trowbridges wisdom-related values:(From his Sol Sapientiae diagram and wisdom-course syllabus)

acceptance fairness nurturance self-knowledge

authenticity generativity openness serenity

benevolence humility pragmatism understanding

contemplation humor reflectiveness

creativityinformation

gathering

relationship

skills

critical thinking life review risk-taking

detached concern love self-acceptance

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empathy moderationself-

investigation

Copthorne Macdonalds list:

Wise values express themselves in wise attitudes and wise ways of being and functioning. Below are someexpressions of wisdom that Copthorne aspires to make his own, along with his take on the values that

appear to be involved:

Feeling fully responsible for ones life choices and actionsUnderlying values: responsibility, integrity, clarity about what is

A positive, lets make the most of it attitude Underlying values: betterment, positivity, passion

A reality-seeking, truth-seeking orientationUnderlying values: openness, truth, clarity about what is, reality

A desire to learn, and a feeling of responsibility for ones own learningUnderlying values: curiosity, wonder, passion, commitment

A desire to grow, to develop, to become all I am capable of becomingUnderlying values: self-actualization, transformation, wisdom, commitment

Being attentive: aware of mind events and mental processes as well as what is happening around usUnderlying values: attentiveness, self-awareness, self-knowledge, clarity about what is

Being creative: producing uniqueness and novelty that has valueUnderlying values: creativity, joy, wonder, passion, completion

Being a two-brain-hemisphere person, with intellect and intuition working togetherUnderlying values: intuitive understanding, insight, creativity, clarity about what is

Being self-disciplined: able to work now for a reward later

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Underlying values: self-discipline, patience, passion, commitment, completion

Being courageous: able to face dangers and fears with clarity and skillUnderlying values: courage, self-discipline, passion, commitment, completion

Being aware of ones own eventual death to the degree that it helps guide ones lifeUnderlying values: clarity about what is, courage, completion

Being able to deal with situations appropriately, using a large repertoire of approaches andtechniques. Choosing the approach that best fits each situation: appropriate planning, appropriate

timing, appropriate problem-solving, dealing with commitments appropriately, etc.

Underlying values: empathy, caring, clarity about what is

Being non-reactive: able to deal skillfully with powerful emotionsUnderlying values: equanimity, serenity, clarity about what is

Being deeply loving, and able to manifest love in appropriate waysUnderlying values: empathy, love, caring, commitment

Having a sense of wonderUnderlying values: wonder, gratitude, respect

Being compassionateUnderlying values: empathy, compassion, caring, clarity about what is

Behaving in ways that benefit othersUnderlying values: generosity, caring, compassion, respect, empathy, joy

Possessing a deep happiness that is independent of externalsUnderlying values: joy, serenity, equanimity, clarity about what is

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Recognizing that there are limits to personal knowledge and to the ability of our species to knowUnderlying values: humility, clarity about what is

The consolidated values list:

attentiveness equanimity love self-actualization

betterment generosity openness self-awareness

clarity about

what isgratitude passion self-discipline

commitment humility patience self-knowledge

completion insight positivity serenity

creativity integrity reality transformation

curiosityintuitive

understandingrespect truth

empathy joy responsibility wonder

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