  Although this Hybrid Theory has a lot going for it, there are a number of important criticisms to consider.  Dennis Whitcomb (2010) objects to all theories of wisdom that include a living well condition, or an appreciation of living well condition. He gives several interesting objections against such views. Whitcomb thinks that a person who is deeply depressed and totally devoid of any ambition for living well could nevertheless be wise.  As long as such a person is deeply knowledgeable about academic subjects and knows how to live well, that person would have all they need for wisdom.  With respect to a very knowledgeable and deeply depressed person with no ambition but to stay in his room, he claims, “If I ran across such a person, I would take his advice to heart, wish him a return to health, and leave the continuing search for sages to his less grateful advisees.  And I would think he was wise despite his depression-induced failure to value or desire the good life.  So I think that wisdom does not require valuing or desiring the good life.” 