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Howard Jacobson: Wisdom
Howard Jacobson does not feel complimented when someone describes him as 'wise'. He would sooner have understanding, akin to that of Shakespeare.
Howard Jacobson does not feel complimented when someone describes him as "wise". He would sooner have understanding, akin to that of Shakespeare.
"What's wrong with wisdom is it implies stasis, as though our greatest faculties of cognition and intuition are at their journey's end, have attained a peak of complacency from which they gaze down imperturbably on the small vanities of man.".
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Sun 3 Jan 201608:48
BBC Radio 4 FM
A Point of View: Is there any such thing as a wise person?
An orgy of Shakespeare celebration is about to occur. The bard can tell us a lot about what it means to be wise, writes Howard Jacobson.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Howard Jacobson |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- New Year's Day 201620:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 3 Jan 201608:48BBC Radio 4 FM
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A Point of View
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
