Howard Gardner, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Harvard, has named eight types of intelligence:

Linguistic -- the ability to use words

Mathematical/logical -- the skill in reasoning and organization

Visual/spatial -- abilities in patterning, imagery, and metaphor

Musical/auditory -- skill with rhythm and musical patterning

Kinesthetic -- physical and athletic skills

Inter-personal -- skills in communication and sensitivity to others

Intra-personal -- inner focusing skills and being able to work by yourself

Intuitive/spiritual -- the skills to operate intuitively and to be aware of the dimensional aspects of consciousness

Modern education focuses almost solely on the linguistic and mathematical types of intelligence.