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Frames of Mind - The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Howard E Gardner

Summary

Howard Gardner’s groundbreaking exploration of human intelligence challenges long-held assumptions about the nature of intellectual ability. Instead of viewing intelligence as a single, general capacity measured by traditional IQ tests, Gardner posits a more nuanced framework: individuals possess a variety of distinct intelligences, each representing different ways of processing information. This reconceptualization has far-reaching implications for education, personal development, and our understanding of human potential.

  • Intelligence is multifaceted; it cannot be fully captured by a single metric or quotient.
  • Gardner proposes eight distinct intelligences, each with its own developmental trajectory and neurological basis.
  • Linguistic...

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