phronesis

In ancient Greek philosophy, '''''' () refers to the type of wisdom or intelligence concerned with practical action. It implies good judgment and excellence of character and habits. In Aristotelian ethics, the concept is distinguished from other words for wisdom and intellectual virtues (such as and ) because of its practical character.

==Ancient Greek philosophy== ===Socrates=== In some of Socrates's dialogues, he proposes that is a necessary condition for all virtue, and that to be good is to be an intelligent or reasonable person with intelligent and reasonable thoughts. In Plato's Meno, Socrates writes that is the most important attribute to learn, although it cannot be taught and is instead gained through the understanding of one's own self.