intellect

Nurturing Intelligences provides an accessible introduction to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and its importance for classroom teaching.

Offers practical classroom applications of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, based upon the premise that students must have opportunities for the creative exploration of their individual interests and talents while also learning valued skills and concepts through multimodal means.

Presents information on how to create lessons based upon the eight intelligences identified by Howard Gardner, including verbal/linguistic, naturalist, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal.

Jimmy Neutron invents a gadget to drain away his brain power so that he can become more normal, but the invention is too efficient for Jimmy's own good.

Looks at the creative, technological, and social explosion that occurred 50,000 years ago that caused humans to dominate the planet. Also examines what contributed to this breakthrough of the mind and where this power may lead us.

Mr. Clever finds that there are many things he does not know.

Presents the view that low intelligence is the cause of many of America's social problems.

An introduction to the philosophy of the mind that examines key concepts and theories in the field, profiles influential thinkers, and examines the contemporary arguments for dualism.

Explores the question: "Does the human soul exist?" Traces the course of philosophy in regard to the scientific and spiritual worlds.