phronesis
[ froh-nee-sis ]
nounPhilosophy.
wisdom in determining ends and the means of attaining them.
Origin of phronesis
1First recorded in 1500–20; from Greek phrónēsis “practical wisdom, thinking,” equivalent to phronē- (derivitive of phroneîn “to think”; akin to phrēn “mind”) + -sis -sis
Words Nearby phronesis
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How to use phronesis in a sentence
phronesis, with her prize, turned to the way by which she had ascended, regained her chariot and Reason her charioteer.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II) | Henry Osborn Taylorphronesis puts up his umbrella, and goes home as fast as he can.
The Eagle's Nest | John RuskinBut are you sure that Aristotles phronesis is indeed the right sort of phronesis?
The Eagle's Nest | John RuskinAristotles phronesis at least does; having no regard for marvellous things.
The Eagle's Nest | John RuskinIn the latter part of the poem she is usually called phronesis.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II) | Henry Osborn Taylor
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