phronesis

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek φρόνησις (phrónēsis, practical wisdom), from φρονέω (phronéō, to think), from φρήν (phrḗn, mind).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɹəˈniːsɪs/

Noun

phronesis (uncountable)

  1. (philosophy) The virtue of "practical wisdom" as posited by Aristotle.

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