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From Data to Wisdom in the Global and Civilizational Context the Cognitive Perspective

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ENTERprise Information Systems (CENTERIS 2010)

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The purpose of this study is to define information, mainly in terms of cognition units. Among these units are recognized: data, information, concept, knowledge, and wisdom. Their impact upon the concept of wisdom is evaluated. Finally, the model of comprehensive wisdom is defined. Wisdom is defined in terms of the evolution of minds, from Basic and Whole, through Global to Universal. In conclusion, the wisdom of these minds is defined for each of eight current civilizations: Western, Eastern, Chinese, Japanese, Buddhist, Islamic, Hindu, and African.

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  1. Haworth College of Business Department of Business Information Systems, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008, USA

    Andrew Targowski

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  1. Dept. de Engenharias, Quinta de Prados, University of Trás-os Montes e Alto Douro, Apartado 1013, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal

    João Eduardo Quintela Varajão

  2. Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, Campus do IPCA, Lugar do Aldão, 4750-810, Vila Frescaínha - Barcelos, Portugal

    Maria Manuela Cruz-Cunha

  3. University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058, Guimaraes, Portugal

    Goran D. Putnik

  4. Coimbra Institute of Accounting and Administration, Portugal

    António Trigo

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Targowski, A. (2010). From Data to Wisdom in the Global and Civilizational Context the Cognitive Perspective. In: Quintela Varajão, J.E., Cruz-Cunha, M.M., Putnik, G.D., Trigo, A. (eds) ENTERprise Information Systems. CENTERIS 2010. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 109. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16402-6_3

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