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| − | '''Prudence''' is the ability to use [[reason]] and good judgement to manage oneself. | + | '''Prudence''' is the ability to use [[reason]] and good judgement to manage oneself. The opposite of prudence is rashness or, more generally, foolishness. An example of prudence would be saving [[money]] or other goods during profitable times in order to have something to fall back on in more trying circumstances ([[Joseph]] set a good precedent for this as [[viceroy]] of [[Egypt]]). |
In [[Christian]] tradition, prudence (or wisdom) is one of the four cardinal [[virtue]]s. [[Solomon]] is the foremost example of this virtue. | In [[Christian]] tradition, prudence (or wisdom) is one of the four cardinal [[virtue]]s. [[Solomon]] is the foremost example of this virtue. | ||
[[Category:Morality]] | [[Category:Morality]] | ||
Revision as of 18:10, December 10, 2008
Prudence is the ability to use reason and good judgement to manage oneself. The opposite of prudence is rashness or, more generally, foolishness. An example of prudence would be saving money or other goods during profitable times in order to have something to fall back on in more trying circumstances (Joseph set a good precedent for this as viceroy of Egypt).
In Christian tradition, prudence (or wisdom) is one of the four cardinal virtues. Solomon is the foremost example of this virtue.