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Prudence (Latin: prudentia, contracted from providentia meaning "seeing ahead, sagacity") is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. [1] It is classically considered to be a virtue , and in particular one of the four cardinal virtues (which are, with the three theological virtues , part of the seven virtues ).
The reason is that Prudence [phronesis] includes a knowledge of particular facts, and this is derived from experience, which a young man does not possess; for experience is the fruit of years. [ 7 ] Modern Philosophy
A prude is a person with a very sensitive attitude and narrowness towards custom and morality. [1] [2] The word prude comes from the Old French word prudefemme also prodefemme meaning loyal, respectable or modest woman, [3] which was the source of prude in the 18th century. [1]
In Christian history, the seven heavenly virtues combine the four cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude with the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. The seven capital virtues, also known as seven lively virtues, contrary or remedial virtues, are those opposite the seven deadly sins.
Prudence is a virtue, the exercising of good judgment or wisdom in practical matters. The opposite is Imprudence. Prudence may also refer to: Herreshoff Prudence, an American sailboat design; Prudence (given name) Prudent Investment; Prudence, West Virginia; Prudence Island, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island; Prudence Building, Manhattan, New York
Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Folio from Walters manuscript W.171 (15th century) The seven gifts are found in the Book of Isaiah [4] 11:1–2, a passage which refers to the characteristics of a Messianic figure empowered by the "Spirit of the Lord".
Luca Giordano: The Dream of Solomon: God promises Solomon wisdom Solomon's Wisdom, 1860 woodcut by Julius Schnorr von Karolsfeld. Wisdom (sapience, sagacity, sophont) is the use of one's knowledge and experience to make good judgements.
In his essay Areopagitica, he writes that temperance requires prudence in differentiating good desires from evil passions, but also that this prudence comes only from an understanding of temptation, a familiarity which could bring an intemperate person under the sway of evil appetites: "He that can apprehend and consider vice with all her baits ...