Philosophy-grounded thinking frameworks for Claude Code.
"Think better with 2,500 years of tested frameworks"
wisdom-pack provides slash commands that connect to actual philosophical traditions with wisdom sourced from classic and modern texts. Unlike generic mental models, each command draws from specific thinkers and frameworks.
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/aplaceforallmystuff/wisdom-pack.git
cd wisdom-pack
./install.sh| Command | Purpose | Key Question |
|---|---|---|
/wisdom-stoic-dichotomy |
Separate what's in your control | "What here is up to me?" |
/wisdom-stoic-premeditation |
Visualize worst case scenarios | "What if this fails completely?" |
/wisdom-stoic-memento-mori |
Mortality perspective | "Would this matter on my deathbed?" |
Sources: Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Massimo Pigliucci
| Command | Purpose | Key Question |
|---|---|---|
/wisdom-cognitive-bias-scan |
Detect cognitive biases | "What biases might be operating?" |
Sources: Daniel Kahneman, Malcolm Gladwell, Amos Tversky
| Command | Purpose | Key Question |
|---|---|---|
/wisdom-mindful-pause |
Create space before reacting | "What do I notice right now?" |
Sources: Thich Nhat Hanh, Viktor Frankl, Jon Kabat-Zinn
| Command | Purpose | Key Question |
|---|---|---|
/wisdom-strategic-timing |
Assess readiness for action | "Is this the right time?" |
/wisdom-strategic-five-rings |
Apply Musashi's five elements | "Which ring needs attention?" |
Sources: Miyamoto Musashi (Book of Five Rings)
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
/wisdom-clarify |
Socratic questioning - define terms, examine assumptions |
/wisdom-ground |
Auto-select relevant framework for any situation |
| Situation | Command |
|---|---|
| Anxious about outcomes | /wisdom-stoic-dichotomy |
| Making a big decision | /wisdom-cognitive-bias-scan |
| Feeling rushed/reactive | /wisdom-mindful-pause |
| Need perspective | /wisdom-stoic-memento-mori |
| Worried about failure | /wisdom-stoic-premeditation |
| Timing a major move | /wisdom-strategic-timing |
| Complex challenge | /wisdom-strategic-five-rings |
| Unclear thinking | /wisdom-clarify |
| Not sure which framework | /wisdom-ground |
Each command draws from primary philosophical sources:
- Stoicism: Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca
- Cognitive Science: Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky
- Mindfulness: Thich Nhat Hanh, Viktor Frankl
- Strategic: Miyamoto Musashi (Book of Five Rings)
- Socratic: Socrates, Plato
- mcp-wisdom - MCP server version for Claude Desktop
See CHANGELOG.md for a history of changes to this project.
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