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[see also From Matter to Life to
Mind: An Unfolding Consciousness ]
 About
the Book
At
the beginning of the twentieth century, as psychologists
discovered ways and means to measure intelligence,
Aristotle's definition of a man as 'a rational animal'
developed into an obsession with IQ. In the mid-1990s,
Daniel Goleman popularized research into emotional
intelligence, EQ, pointing out that EQ is a basic
requirement for the appropriate use of IQ. As we near the
end of the twentieth century, there is enough collective
evidence from psychology, neurology, anthropology and
cognitive science to show us that there is a third 'Q',
'SQ', or Spiritual Intelligence.
Unlike IQ, which computers have, and EQ, which exists in
higher mammals, SQ is is uniquely human and, the authors
argue, the most fundamental of the three. It is linked to
humanity's need for meaning, an issue very much at the
forefront of of people's minds as the century draws to a
close.
SQ is what we use to develop our longing and capacity
for meaning, vision and value. It allows us to dream and to
strive. It underlies the things we believe in and the role
our beliefs and values play in the actions that we take and
the shape we give to our lives. This book goes on to explore
the scientific evidence for SQ and shows how to test for SQ
and how to improve and develop it. |
