# 323 GLIMPS Howard Gardner ~ 8 intelligences

Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist, proposed a theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single, unified concept but instead, is made up of eight different intelligences. These eight intelligences are:

1. Linguistic intelligence: the ability to use language effectively and expressively.
2. Logical-mathematical intelligence: the ability to reason logically and think abstractly.
3. Spatial intelligence: the ability to visualise and manipulate objects in space.
4. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence: the ability to control and coordinate physical movement.
5. Musical intelligence: the ability to recognise and create musical patterns, rhythms, and tones.
6. Interpersonal intelligence: the ability to understand and interact effectively with others.
7. Intrapersonal intelligence: the ability to understand oneself, one’s emotions and thoughts.
8. Naturalistic intelligence: the ability to recognise and classify natural objects and phenomena.

According to Gardner, each individual possesses a unique combination of these intelligences, and they are not necessarily related to one’s academic ability or IQ score.