Wisdom And Knowledge In Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha

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Wisdom and knowledge are words that are oftentimes used interchangeably, however, hold different meanings. The Oxford English Dictionary defines wisdom as, “The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement.” While knowledge is defined as, “The theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.” These words can be compared to being street-smart or book-smart. Some would say that those who are experienced are wise, or street-smart; while those who are knowledgeable are book-smart. In Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse, the theme of wisdom being valued over knowledge is evident because Siddhartha wasn’t fulfilled by just knowing information, he dismissed formal teachings, and learned from first-hand experiences. In spite of Siddhartha
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