Howard Gardner proposed eight types of intelligences in his theory of multiple intelligences. The document discusses each of these eight intelligences, which include linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and existential intelligence. It provides examples of abilities that correspond to each type of intelligence, such as the ability to understand language corresponding to linguistic intelligence. The theory of multiple intelligences differs from prior views of intelligence as a single general ability by proposing specific modalities of intelligence.