Real-world as opposed to theoretical understanding, often born of experience

Complementary virtues¶

• craft
• curiosity
• know how

Contrasting vices¶

TBD

Virtues possibly in tension¶

TBD

How to acquire or strengthen it¶

TBD

Notes and links¶

• Aristotle on

Mentioned elsewhere¶

TBD

Inspirational quotes¶

• “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” —Robert A. Heinlein