The Analysis and Evaluation of the Philosophical, Neurological, and Educational Evidence of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
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1 - Assistant Professor, University of Tehran
Keywords: Gardner, Intelligence, Multiple Intelligences, Intelligence Quotient (IQ),
Abstract :
Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is one of the most influential theories in the field of intelligence and cognitive abilities of the human mind. In short, this theory is accepted by educational agents in the world, and numerous articles and books were written based on this point of view. But at the same time, there have been harsh criticisms from philosophical, neurological and educational angles to this view. In our country, these criticisms have been ignored, and this point of view enthusiastically has been welcomed and has even made its way into official documents. While, it has been faced with many counterevidence and its foundations have been faced with harsh criticisms that have often remained unanswered. With an analytical approach, this article has analyzed the criticisms made to this view in three fields of philosophy, neuroscience and education, and has evaluated the responses of Gardner and the defenders of his view. The results of investigation and analysis indicate that Gardner's point of view, despite its wide acceptance, is faced with serious ambiguities and shortcomings and it is necessary to be careful in its application.