This particular topic is an interesting one. To atone for the horrible writing in my previous post about narcotics, I hope to challenge my readers and step up my game. This topic won't be an easy one, so I will try to be as precise and as coherent as possible.
The premise of this post is intellectual intelligence vs emotional intelligence. Intellectual intelligence is the use of reason and logical thinking skills to evaluate a particular problem and at the very least acknowledge it, and at the most, solve it. Intellectual thinking is used everyday when applying almost all concepts and sometimes is considered the most quintessential part of the human condition and is the fabric of a lot of progression within human existence. Rationalizing and logic has provided with many unbiased and sometimes quicker precise results when evaluating and solving problems but in it's purest sense removes emotion as it believes human emotion is weakness or perhaps, inviting room for miscalculation. To approach something from a pure intellectual standpoint would mean to actually purge oneself of emotions or emotional attachments to a particular problem being evaluated.
Emotional intelligence embraces the the emotions as a way of obtaining knowledge, or even perhaps understanding of a particular situation. An emotionally intelligent person, in it's purest sense is someone who can dominate and control their emotions to best fit the task at hand. They can (1) Perceive emotions which is the ability to recognize and differ between emotional states, (2) Understanding emotions, which is harnessing emotions to achieve different dynamics of knowledge on a particular subject, (3) Understanding emotions which is comprehension and appreciation for emotions and (4) Manage emotions which is keeping a check on ones emotions making sure they're not erratic and out of control. This is a typical model for classifying emotional intelligence.
This post is geared towards determining whether or not one takes precedence over the other and whether or not they can complement each other without damaging their respective integrity. I believe that they are both very useful in their own rights but can be used together in order to achieve a goal. Rational thinking is a gift from the heavens (metaphorical; I don't actually believe in heaven) to Life in general. Rational thought opens the gate way to contemplation and meditations on various issues that lead to that issue being resolved. But this raises another interesting question: Just what is intelligence?
A general classification of intelligence is the aptness, readiness, and speed one may solve a particular problem using means such as knowledge or understanding of the principles of said problem. Another classification would be the ability to discern the right tool, mental or physical, to solve a particular problem. It is also popularly classified, and perhaps rightfully so, as the ability to acquire and apply various information to solve an obstacle or problem. It may also be an "aptitude of acquiring truths" according to Dictionary.com. I feel all of these definitions are far to constricting and simplistic for something as complex as the Human Mind.
Each of these definitions seem relative too the problem at hand. For example a math problem such as 2+2=4 requires principle knowledge of how to add and apply the concept of addition. That's a reasonable at hand. But say what if someone has no idea how to add, yet manages to remarkably answer the question based entirely by chance. Would that make that person intelligent or lucky? Intelligence must run deeper. Intelligence in my opinion, is based upon the concept of Solve et coagula. This is the centerpiece of alchemist philosophy and thought and can be applied to almost anything. Solve et coagula is basically deconstruction and reconstruction. Intelligence to me, is essentially the ability to complete deduce a problem down to it's founding principles, and then reassemble the "pieces" or components of the problem back to bring forth a brand new understanding of the problem. 2+2=4 requires intimate understanding of not just adding, but what 2 and 4 are. There quantity must be determined, before the principle of addition can be applied. Another sign, personal to me, of intelligence, is not simply being able to solve a problem, and attempt to understand it. To me, intelligence is not reaching a conclusion to the overall problem, but rather reaching a conclusion and pondering "why? Why is the answer so? Why can't it be anything else?". That to me, is human brilliance at work, and a truly appreciative way to look at one's self and the world.
This is why the subject of philosophy is so palatable to me. It gives a new dynamic of thought, both emotionally, and intellectually to view something as simple as anything. Philosophy raises more questions than it could answer, yes, but that's the solve part of Solve et Coagula. So in a concise definition, intelligence is the ability to ask "why" and understand what that question particularly entails.
Now that my definition of intelligence is established, I can take on the pertinent issue at hand. I believe that both forms of intelligence are necessary to achieve "Real" or "True" intelligence which I will call Wisdom. Wisdom to me is the marrying of intellectual and emotional intelligence and is the epitome of the mental capacity of the human mind. Intellectual intelligence and emotional intelligence, by my definition, is incomplete. I think Intellectual intelligence is necessary for the deconstruction of the problem to obtain the particular problem's principles. Understanding of fundamental principles of a problem are required to be applied usefully to a particular problem. Emotional intelligence is used particular to reconstruct it. This is to give the problem Meaning on a personal level to the individual. This gives personal investment within the problem whether it be positive or negative, thus facilitating the desire or perhaps the need to achieve a result. But when the two are used together to solve a problem, the problem takes on a whole new dynamic. One now has appreciation for the educational value of this problem. One now has found a meaning for the existence of 2+2=4 in the sense that something as trivial as this demonstrates other principles for other existent problems as is quintessential to answer any concepts expanding on this mere equation.
All in all, I think that purity on either side is asinine as one misses the other's dynamic of the enriching experience of solving a problem and thus develops very incomplete and at the absolute worst, meaningless results of a situation. When used together however, one attains wisdom which creates the Chinese proverbial distinction between knowing a problem, and understanding it. Essentially to the Chinese, wisdom comes from the combination of intellectual and emotional intelligence, and thus develops a reverence and deep rooted understanding for any problem. Thus, in my (hopefully) humble opinion, I believe these two forms of intelligence are needed to achieve the epitome of human existence: Wisdom.
The premise of this post is intellectual intelligence vs emotional intelligence. Intellectual intelligence is the use of reason and logical thinking skills to evaluate a particular problem and at the very least acknowledge it, and at the most, solve it. Intellectual thinking is used everyday when applying almost all concepts and sometimes is considered the most quintessential part of the human condition and is the fabric of a lot of progression within human existence. Rationalizing and logic has provided with many unbiased and sometimes quicker precise results when evaluating and solving problems but in it's purest sense removes emotion as it believes human emotion is weakness or perhaps, inviting room for miscalculation. To approach something from a pure intellectual standpoint would mean to actually purge oneself of emotions or emotional attachments to a particular problem being evaluated.
Emotional intelligence embraces the the emotions as a way of obtaining knowledge, or even perhaps understanding of a particular situation. An emotionally intelligent person, in it's purest sense is someone who can dominate and control their emotions to best fit the task at hand. They can (1) Perceive emotions which is the ability to recognize and differ between emotional states, (2) Understanding emotions, which is harnessing emotions to achieve different dynamics of knowledge on a particular subject, (3) Understanding emotions which is comprehension and appreciation for emotions and (4) Manage emotions which is keeping a check on ones emotions making sure they're not erratic and out of control. This is a typical model for classifying emotional intelligence.
This post is geared towards determining whether or not one takes precedence over the other and whether or not they can complement each other without damaging their respective integrity. I believe that they are both very useful in their own rights but can be used together in order to achieve a goal. Rational thinking is a gift from the heavens (metaphorical; I don't actually believe in heaven) to Life in general. Rational thought opens the gate way to contemplation and meditations on various issues that lead to that issue being resolved. But this raises another interesting question: Just what is intelligence?
A general classification of intelligence is the aptness, readiness, and speed one may solve a particular problem using means such as knowledge or understanding of the principles of said problem. Another classification would be the ability to discern the right tool, mental or physical, to solve a particular problem. It is also popularly classified, and perhaps rightfully so, as the ability to acquire and apply various information to solve an obstacle or problem. It may also be an "aptitude of acquiring truths" according to Dictionary.com. I feel all of these definitions are far to constricting and simplistic for something as complex as the Human Mind.
Each of these definitions seem relative too the problem at hand. For example a math problem such as 2+2=4 requires principle knowledge of how to add and apply the concept of addition. That's a reasonable at hand. But say what if someone has no idea how to add, yet manages to remarkably answer the question based entirely by chance. Would that make that person intelligent or lucky? Intelligence must run deeper. Intelligence in my opinion, is based upon the concept of Solve et coagula. This is the centerpiece of alchemist philosophy and thought and can be applied to almost anything. Solve et coagula is basically deconstruction and reconstruction. Intelligence to me, is essentially the ability to complete deduce a problem down to it's founding principles, and then reassemble the "pieces" or components of the problem back to bring forth a brand new understanding of the problem. 2+2=4 requires intimate understanding of not just adding, but what 2 and 4 are. There quantity must be determined, before the principle of addition can be applied. Another sign, personal to me, of intelligence, is not simply being able to solve a problem, and attempt to understand it. To me, intelligence is not reaching a conclusion to the overall problem, but rather reaching a conclusion and pondering "why? Why is the answer so? Why can't it be anything else?". That to me, is human brilliance at work, and a truly appreciative way to look at one's self and the world.
This is why the subject of philosophy is so palatable to me. It gives a new dynamic of thought, both emotionally, and intellectually to view something as simple as anything. Philosophy raises more questions than it could answer, yes, but that's the solve part of Solve et Coagula. So in a concise definition, intelligence is the ability to ask "why" and understand what that question particularly entails.
Now that my definition of intelligence is established, I can take on the pertinent issue at hand. I believe that both forms of intelligence are necessary to achieve "Real" or "True" intelligence which I will call Wisdom. Wisdom to me is the marrying of intellectual and emotional intelligence and is the epitome of the mental capacity of the human mind. Intellectual intelligence and emotional intelligence, by my definition, is incomplete. I think Intellectual intelligence is necessary for the deconstruction of the problem to obtain the particular problem's principles. Understanding of fundamental principles of a problem are required to be applied usefully to a particular problem. Emotional intelligence is used particular to reconstruct it. This is to give the problem Meaning on a personal level to the individual. This gives personal investment within the problem whether it be positive or negative, thus facilitating the desire or perhaps the need to achieve a result. But when the two are used together to solve a problem, the problem takes on a whole new dynamic. One now has appreciation for the educational value of this problem. One now has found a meaning for the existence of 2+2=4 in the sense that something as trivial as this demonstrates other principles for other existent problems as is quintessential to answer any concepts expanding on this mere equation.
All in all, I think that purity on either side is asinine as one misses the other's dynamic of the enriching experience of solving a problem and thus develops very incomplete and at the absolute worst, meaningless results of a situation. When used together however, one attains wisdom which creates the Chinese proverbial distinction between knowing a problem, and understanding it. Essentially to the Chinese, wisdom comes from the combination of intellectual and emotional intelligence, and thus develops a reverence and deep rooted understanding for any problem. Thus, in my (hopefully) humble opinion, I believe these two forms of intelligence are needed to achieve the epitome of human existence: Wisdom.
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First of all, I think that there's not a single emotionless decision, made by anyone in the world...they can be smart decisions that can take you to happy states of mind you never dreamed of ...or the bad and stupid one that you regret your entire life. Either way emotion controls every move we make. Always!!! When we stop doing it we’re either dead or comatose.
Intellectual intelligence only reduces the probability of choosing unwisely, …since one has more elements to predict the results... Emotion and passion is there, but in this particular case is controlled and programmed to go in one direction ...selfish success. For this cold hearted people happiness has a different meaning… “Me, me, me and just super smart me”. Not a single thread of emotional intelligence
In another hand there’s the blessed one…the lucky ones, I know very few of them. Those people that never show off their smart brains, even tough they have them!!!, those who know how to listen and know how to make everyone feel important. Those who love to share what they know, without bragging about it, those who always think of the team first, because in the long run, they know it’s the right thing. Very few countries and companies have won the lottery of having leaders of this type …When you find one of this FOLLOW and LISTEN …LEARN!!!
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