The Mind and Work

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how intelligence is intimately tied to success in modern society. The mind engages in multiple intelligences when carrying out work functions whether in physical or cognitive work tasks. The paper describes the nature of intelligence in relation to work and focuses on Mike Rose's ideas of mind and work. The paper contrasts Rose's perceptions to Gonzales and Reich, who take a contemporary look at intelligence and its relation to work. The paper concludes that intelligence involves continually adapting ones methods and thought processes to stimulate success and foster creativity in the workplace.

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Rose's Position: Mind and Work
Conclusions

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"As Rose points out there are many that claim that the ability to think abstractly is "privileged" (Rose, 6). Rose argues however that all work requires cognitive though and higher order symbolic thinking. According to Rose, much thought goes into ordinary work, including physical work. Rose also points out that much of the research dedicated to physical work focus more on the values that physical work entails "rather than on the thought it requires" (Rose, 6). Rose further asserts this is a "subtle but pervasive omission" (Rose, 6). In all actuality, even with regard to values, thought and action are actively engaged in the physical work process."

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