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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 intellig... (show more)
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.
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This book was recommended to me by an acquaintance after a chance conversation we had that touched briefly on human nature. He said he though I would enjoy reading it so I went and picked it up. And he was right, I did thoroughly enjoy it.
While I don't think the views expressed within are exactly right in all cases, I believe Osho's interpretation of intelligence, and it's largely subjugated role in modern society, is pretty much spot-on.
People, generally speaking, seem to be afraid t... (show more)
This book was recommended to me by an acquaintance after a chance conversation we had that touched briefly on human nature. He said he though I would enjoy reading it so I went and picked it up. And he was right, I did thoroughly enjoy it.
While I don't think the views expressed within are exactly right in all cases, I believe Osho's interpretation of intelligence, and it's largely subjugated role in modern society, is pretty much spot-on.
People, generally speaking, seem to be afraid to think for themselves, always looking for someone else to provide them with ready-made answers to whatever problems come their way. Intelligence: The Creative Response to Now calls attention to this phenomenon and provides some insightful discussion on possible root causes.
This is not a book that provides a lot of answers and it is quite possible that you will walk away from it with more questions than when you started, but it is still a worthwhile read. You just might find yourself noticing, and maybe even questioning, some things either in yourself or in those around you that you had previously taken for granted. (show less)
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In being a truly universal human being, spirituality becomes more important than just being religious. The transformation comes from within. Osho's books gives us a whole new perspective and insight into human psychology and behavior and reminds us humorously and wittily that we self-improvement is not only necessary but imperative. A must read!
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