Intelligence In Seven Steps

In my own "theory of multiple intelligences," I argue that human beings have evolved to be able to carry out at least seven separate forms of analysis:

1. Linguistic intelligence (as in a poet);
   
2. Logical-mathematical intelligence (as in a scientist);
   
3. Musical intelligence (as in a composer);
   
4. Spatial intelligence (as in a sculptor or airplane pilot);
   
5. Bodily kinesthetic intelligence (as in an athlete or dancer);
   
6. Interpersonal intelligence (as in a salesman or teacher);
   
7. Intrapersonal intelligence (exhibited by individuals with accurate views of themselves).
   
   

These ideas have attracted some attention on the part of educators seeking a more comprehensive and individualized educational system. Recently my colleagues and I have been exploring certain educational implications of the theory in our own research.