Intellect (disambiguation)
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Intellect
Intellect
Intellect is a term used in studies of the human mind, and refers to the ability of the mind to come to correct conclusions about what is true or real, and about how to solve problems...

is a term used in studies of the human mind. This may also refer to these related topics:
  • A philosophical and cosmological term with Latin origins, which is equivalent to Greek nous
    Nous
    Nous , also called intellect or intelligence, is a philosophical term for the faculty of the human mind which is described in classical philosophy as necessary for understanding what is true or real, very close in meaning to intuition...

  • A property of the mind that encompasses many related abilities or Intelligence
    Intelligence
    Intelligence has been defined in different ways, including the abilities for abstract thought, understanding, communication, reasoning, learning, planning, emotional intelligence and problem solving....



Some other uses include:
  • Intellect (trade association) or Information Technology Telecommunications and Electronics Association, British trade association
  • Intellect Games
    Intellect Games
    Intellect Games made a series of board games in the 1970s. Many of these games were notable in that they did not rely on chance. The outcome of the games was dependent on tactics.-Games:...

    , board game manufacturing company
  • One side of "Love Like Blood"/"Intellect"
    Love Like Blood/Intellect
    "Love Like Blood" / "Intellect" are songs by Killing Joke, released as a double-A-side single in March 1998 on Dragonfly Records. It's a 12" single with remixes of Killing Joke tracks "Love Like Blood" and "Intellect"...

    , a 1998 double-sided rock single

See also

  • Active intellect
    Active intellect
    The active intellect is a concept in classical and medieval philosophy...

     (also agent intellect, productive intellect), a concept in classical and medieval philosophy
  • General intellect
    General intellect
    General intellect - crucial factor in production, according to Karl Marx; a combination of technological expertise and social intellect, or general social knowledge - increasing importance of machinery in social organization.See:...

    , a concept in Marxist theory
  • Passive intellect
    Passive intellect
    Passive intellect is a term used in philosophy to refer to the material aspect of the intellect , in accordance with the theory of hylomorphism.-Aristotle:In Aristotle's philosophy of mind, the passive intellect...

    , a term used in philosophy to refer to the material aspect of the intellect (nous), in accordance with the theory of hylomorphism
  • Intellectual
    Intellectual
    An intellectual is a person who uses intelligence and critical or analytical reasoning in either a professional or a personal capacity.- Terminology and endeavours :"Intellectual" can denote four types of persons:...

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