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| + | '''Pundit''' is an expert or opinion-leader who analyzes events in his or her area of expertise. | ||
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| + | ==Etymology from India== | ||
| + | The [[etymology]] of the word pundit comes the original ancient [[Sanskrit]] word "Paṇḍita" used in [[India]] at least since 200 B.C. to refer to a very learned man or [[scholar]] in the realm of [[Indian philosophy]]. An example is Sakya Pandita of [[Tibet]]. | ||
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| + | == Books == | ||
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| + | *''Expert Political Judgment: How Good Is It? How Can We Know?'' by Philip E. Tetlock, Princeton University Press; New Ed edition (August 20, 2006). | ||
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| + | [[Category:Buddhism]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Indian Philosophy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:18, October 20, 2023
Pundit is an expert or opinion-leader who analyzes events in his or her area of expertise.
Etymology from India
The etymology of the word pundit comes the original ancient Sanskrit word "Paṇḍita" used in India at least since 200 B.C. to refer to a very learned man or scholar in the realm of Indian philosophy. An example is Sakya Pandita of Tibet.
Books
- Expert Political Judgment: How Good Is It? How Can We Know? by Philip E. Tetlock, Princeton University Press; New Ed edition (August 20, 2006).