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Practical wisdom (phronesis) is an ancient, enigmatic, and intractable notion yet the manner of its workings and its influence on public life, professional practice and civil society remains little understood. Despite its profound effect on virtually every aspect of modern life, full understanding and comprehension of practical wisdom continue to elude us at every turn.
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Higgs, J. (2017). Pursuing Practice Wisdom in Leadership. In: Cherry, N., Higgs, J. (eds) Women of Influence in Education. Higher Education Horizons. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-815-0_13
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