Supposition: why multiple intelligence theory can be vital for a happy marriage September 21, 2008

The Multiple Intelligence Theory introduced by Dr. Howard Gardner in 1983 is one of my favourites to explain the human nature and interactions. The traditional (western) take on intelligence is linguisticaly and logical-mathematically based (known as IQ). However that does not work for everyone, as there is obviously more variety of intelligences. Here is the Gardner`s classification:

	Linguistic intelligence (“word smart”):
	Logical-mathematical intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”)
	Spatial intelligence (“picture, space smart”)
	Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence (“body smart”)
	Musical intelligence (“music smart”)
	Interpersonal intelligence (“people smart”)
	Intrapersonal intelligence (“self smart”)
	Naturalist intelligence (“nature smart”)

More recently, Gardner (1998) has nominated two additional candidate intelligences: Spiritual and Existentional ones, however he was less sure about how to define and incorporate them.

The theory says, a person has some of these intelligences highly developed, some less.

This is a cross-post from my Shaktipower Blog, my supposition on how multiple intelligence theory is connected with a happy marriage you will find here.

LOVE, axinia