Born on July 11th 1943 from German refuged parents who barely escaped Nazism in 1930s Germany, Howard Earl Gardner lived in Scranton, Pennsylvania with his mother and father. As Gardner aged into his youth years, his interests and developments in musicality and reading flourished, progressing both in reading books and playing the piano. Later on, within Gardner’s adolescent and young adult years, he excelled in academics and eventually enrolled in Harvard University. Upon Gardner’s graduation in 1965, the development and interest in psychology grew stronger, surpassing his parent’s hopes of a future career in law. Eventually in 1986, after a twenty-year psychology career at Boston Veterans Administration Hospital, Gardner moved onward, enrolling …show more content…
they seem to carry. Personally, after taking Walter McKenzie’s Multiple Intelligence survey, the most important M.I. that I have falls under Gardner’s theory of musical intelligence, as well as kinesthetic intelligence. Sometimes, whenever I am in class or doing other work, I tend to hum or tap a rhythm to assist in remembering certain elements of what I am learning. Other times, while using kinesthetic intelligence, partaking in hands-on activities and living a healthy lifestyle often come easier than other M.I.s Gardner has explored. Going from most important to least important personal M.I. levels, the list follows as musical, kinesthetic, logical, intrapersonal, visual, naturalistic, intrapersonal, verbal, and finally existential multiple intelligence. My most important M.I., being musically advanced M.I., perhaps comes from my family’s history with music-based employment, the general study of modern music, and the overall enjoyment levels followed. Personally, I believe music is an art which flows with our emotions to places that which we never could imagine, and keeping it active regulates the sanity of the human race. Plus, with the help from musical M.I., I also know and perform five different instruments and plan to further my studies into the music industry once my college career concludes. With this entire theory of my personal M.I., not only does it help in my personal self …show more content…
theory, how may they progress and improve the thinking behind it towards real world situations? The next step is to apply the known multiple intelligence theory and put it towards a career that fascinates and challenges one’s stimuli. Armstrong mentions that many adults “find themselves in jobs that do not make optimal use of their most highly developed intelligences” (Armstrong 1), which is not what is recommended. What Armstrong, as well as Gardner, recommends for adults who have found their M.I. is to put it in realistic terminologies, by either going forth in a career that is based on the selected M.I., or by partaking in different hobbies and activates that influence it, such as sports or other related topics. Another way to further one’s enjoyment and knowledge towards their work and their multiple intelligences is to study new M.I. concepts, as well as applying them in the form of experimentation. With this, putting two M.I.s together, such as remembering to break a logical code in the form of a musical rhythm one had remembered, can have beneficial results in expanding one’s knowledge towards problem solving tactics. Other ways to possibly enhance one’s ability to possess multiple intelligences is to find activates each M.I. has, such as singing for music M.I., gardening for naturalist M.I., or even playing chess to develop logical intelligence. Expanding on these activates, as well as having an open mind towards new
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A little background history about Joseph white would be beneficial in understanding why I choose him to write my paper about. In addition, it would be informative to the reader of his lifestyle and why he became a psychologist. Joseph white had a general childhood. He was born in Lincoln Nebraska, but had moved shortly after to Minneapolis, Minnesota. White has been married twice. His first wife and him had three beautiful children. He did remarried again, but does not have any children with his current wife. The more important information about in childhood was that he never had a desire to further his education after high school. Mr. White’s mother had convinced him to do further his education. Whites mother had sent him to college Preparatory School at young age. He studied at San Francisco University, and continued on to get his PhD at Michigan State University in 1962. Mr. White studied at San Francisco University, ...
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Daniel Keyes’ short story, “Flowers for Algernon”, masterfully weaves a narrative addressing the then current fears of biological science while simultaneously pulling at the heartstrings of readers. This particular text addresses both existentialism as seen in Charlie Gordon’s rapid decline at the end of the story, as well as eugenics which can be found when taking a look at the whole of the experiment Charlie is participating in (eugenics is a term coming from Professor Westgate’s handout). By examining the emergence of existential thought and the consequences of such in the character of Charlie Gordon, the concern of moral practicality in the pursuit of eugenics is unearthed.
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A Harvard graduate, Howard Gardner is a Psychologist who came up with the multiple intelligence. Regarding arts and education, Gardner recounted the curious dearth of literature that obtained at the time
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I believe the best theory for determining intelligence is the Theory of Multiple Intelligence & I believe I possess many different types of
At Wesleyan University, Edward Thorndike’s junior year psychology course was merely a requirement for completing his degree and claimed it offered no spark of inspiration. The desire to pursue psychology came later through required readings from chapters in William James’ book Principles of Psychology. After graduation from Wesleyan University, an opportunity presented itself to Thorndike to work under James at Harvard for his graduate degree. He continued his education under the supervision of James McKeen Catell at Columbia University and in 1898 completed his Ph.D..
Existentialism is perhaps one of the world’s oldest philosophies. It has been dated back to nineteenth-century Danish and Greek philosophers. It is a simple idea, yet it has so many different ideals within it that it is almost impossible to define. There are many parts that make up one whole, basic idea. The many parts have been defined by famous existentialist artists and writers such as, Nietzsche, Chamfort, Sartre, and Kafka. These works have all proven many points about existentialism; however, even the pros cannot decide on one basic idea. That is why there are so many different interpretations of this famous ideal. If there were a single definition it would have something to do with having your own ideas and being free to choose any path.
Existentialism, which spread rapidly over continental Europe after the First World War, is essentially the analysis of the condition of man, of the particular state of being free, and of man's having constantly to use his freedom in order top answer the ever- changing and unexpected challenges of the day. According to the Existentialists, the starting point of every philosophical investigation is concrete human existence. That means that human personality in itself should point the way to the absolute value of reality. A single definition of existentialism is impossible. Definitions, provided by dictionaries are only part of what existentialism is about. …central to each definition is the assertion that existentialism is a theory or statement about the nature of man's existence. (1) The term is so difficult to define because, unlike other terms, existentialism is not universal. In other words, there are no two existentialists, which share exactly the same values or beliefs. Although, here is one major theme: a stress on individual existence, subjectivity, individual freedom, and choice.
Jean-Paul Sartre says "man is nothing else but what he makes of himself" (762). This existentialist view depicts the idea that one is not based on the essence of a soul, but rather, based on decisions made throughout life. Sartre also believes that every man is responsible for all men. One may choose his marriage partner, however, in choosing to marry, one chooses monogamy. Decisions that individuals make will collectively create a set of principles and beliefs for all of man.
Existentialism is not a method but a vision, a perceptual resolution of the human world into raw essentials.
Existentialism is the philosophical theory that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of there will. Friedrich Nietzsche central message concludes that “the basic drive of all living things is not a struggle to survive, but a struggle for power …” (p.530). Jean-Paul Sartre has a different central message stating “Nothing tells me what to do. I myself decide” (p.317). These messages show why they are regarded as existentialists.