states that an individual has eight relatively autonomous intelligence: · Language· Music· Emotional· Logical-mathematical· Spatial· Kinesthetic· Creative· Interpersonal (understanding oneself) This theory has proved popular, particularly with those who see the IQ testing a relatively narrow set of abilities.In this book, he brings together over 20 of his key writings in one place. The book begins with a specially written Introduction, which gives an overview of Howard's career and contextualizes his selection in this book. Through his selection we can see the development of his thinking as well as the development of the field. This is the only book that offers this insight into this great scholar's work.

1. Influences 2. The Pathbreaking Work of Jean Piaget 3. Jerome S. Bruner as Educator: Project Zero: Nelson Goodman's Legacy in Arts Education 4. Norman Geschwind Creative Genius 5. Developmental Psychology after Piaget: An approach in Terms of Symbolization 6. M.I. Theory 7. Beyond the IQ: Education and Human Development 8. Developing the Spectrum of Human Intelligences 9. Reflections on Multiple Intelligences: Myths and Messages 10. Who Owns Intelligence? 11. Multimedia and Multiple Intelligences 12. The Three Faces of Intelligence 13. M.I. after Twenty Years 14. Arts Education 15. Artistic Intelligences 16. Zero-Based Arts Education: An Introduction to Arts Propel 17. Illuminating Comparisons in the Arts 18. The Key in the Slot: Creativity in a Chinese key 19. Disciplinary Understanding The Unschooled Mind: Why Even the Best Students in the Best Schools do not Understand 20. Teaching for Understanding in the Disciplines - and Beyond 21. Multiple Approaches to Understanding 22. Education General 23. Assessment in Context: The Alternative to Standardised Testing 24. The Age of Innocence Reconsidered: Preserving the Best of the Progressive Traditions in psychology and Education 25. How Education Changes: Considerations of History, Science and Values 26. An Education for the Future: The Foundation of Science and Values 27. The Ethical Responsibilities of Professionals