| Intelligence: The Creative Response to Now Contributor(s): Osho (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312320728 ISBN-13: 9780312320720 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: In "Intelligence", Osho challenges the common conception that the best way to promote intelligence is to train the intellect. Intellect is logical, he says; intelligence is paradoxical. Intellect takes things apart to see how they work; intelligence puts things together to see the functioning of the whole. Osho posits that when our education systems put too much emphasis on developing intellect, an imbalance is created and both the individual and the society suffer. It is only through intelligence that we can respond creatively to the challenges of a changing world. The Insights for a New Way of Living series aims to shine light on beliefs and attitudes that prevent individuals from being their true selves. The text is an artful mix of compassion and humor, and readers are encouraged to confront what they would most like to avoid, which in turn provides the key to true insight and power. By exploring the distinction between intellect and intelligence, "Intelligence "encourages readers to be more aware of how they approach problems---logical, emotional, and practical---and how they solve them. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Religion | Spirituality |
| Dewey: 299.93 |
| LCCN: 2003026318 |
| Series: Osho Insights for a New Way of Living |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.6 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - New Age - Topical - New Age |
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| Publisher Description: In Intelligence: The Creative Response to Now, one of the twentieth century's greatest spiritual teachers reveals a different approach to thinking about our brainpower. In Intelligence, Osho challenges the common conception that the best way to promote intelligence is to train the intellect. Intellect is logical, he says; intelligence is paradoxical. Intellect takes things apart to see how they work; intelligence puts things together to see the functioning of the whole. Osho posits that when our education systems put too much emphasis on developing intellect, an imbalance is created and both the individual and the society suffer. It is only through intelligence that we can respond creatively to the challenges of a changing world. By exploring the distinction between intellect and intelligence, Intelligence encourages readers to be more aware of how they approach problems--logical, emotional, and practical--and how they solve them. Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the "1000 Makers of the 20th Century" and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people--along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha--who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Osho: - Osho is one of the most provocative and inspiring spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. Known for his revolutionary contribution to the science of inner transformation, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world. He is the author of many books, including Love, Freedom, Aloneness; The Book of Secrets; and Innocence, Knowledge, and Wonder. |