From Data to Wisdom in the Global and Civilizational Context

Andrew Targowski
2014 International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organizations  
The purpose of this study is to define what is information, mainly in terms of cognition units, and also find out its other perspectives and images. Once information is understood, then it is possible to define its role in wisdom development in general and in civilization. First information will be defined in terms of several perspectives. Secondly information will be defined in term of its images. The basic concept of information is in the cognitive perspective which recognizes cognition
more » ... Among these units are perceived: data, information, concept, knowledge, and wisdom. Some global and civilizational impact upon the concept of wisdom is evaluated. Finally, the model of comprehensive wisdom is defined. Wisdom is defined in terms
doi:10.4018/ijkbo.2014070105 fatcat:7ybkra36ifeghj4q7ht2ucrpki