Wisdom and foolishness

When you look around, it seems that the state of the world is not guided by wisdom, at least. But perhaps wisdom can be found better if one realizes where its absence is noticed. 

In this talk show, a philosophy doctoral student explores wisdom and its absence. Anu Virtanen, Associate Professor of Literary Studies Maria Laakso yes, professor of philosophy Arto Laitinen. In addition to them, the EDUCA flagship coordinator will participate in the program Anna Roikonen and youth researcher Tomi Kiilakoski. The event's planning is the responsibility of the world's first Associate Professor of the Philosophy of Humor. Jarno Hietalahti Yes, professor Hannu L. T. Heikkinen, which leads the Academy of Finland research project Wisdom in Practice. 

Hannu Heikkinen is a professor at the University of Jyväskylä's Finnish Institute for Educational Research. She leads an Academy of Finland research project. Wisdom in practice.  

Jarno Hietalahti is the world's first associate professor of the philosophy of humor. Recently, he has focused particularly on tricksters of the mythological tricksters being pondered. 

Tomi Kiilakoski is a postdoctoral researcher at the Finnish Youth Research Society. She researches youth participation, youth work, and cultural-philosophical issues. Image: Sami Perttilä

Arto Laitinen is a professor of social philosophy who is interested in social ideals and pathologies.

Maria Laakso is a literary scholar (Ph.D., two.and author of non-fiction books. Her research focuses particularly on the diverse forms of fictional humor. Photo: Jonne Renvall

Anna Roikonen at the University of Jyväskylä JYU.Edu- Impact pillar project manager and EDUCATION‑flagship Coordinator. He is a sworn advocate for early childhood education, an enthusiastic stage performer, and Foxy-choir member. 

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Anu Virtanen is a doctoral candidate in philosophy and works as a project researcher at the National Institute for Educational Research. Her research focuses on philosophical dialogue in the context of personal growth and the acquisition of wisdom transformative as a policy.