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Focusing on the role and impact of intellectuals in today's society, the book critiques contemporary public intellectuals, highlighting their shortcomings and limited contributions. Jacoby offers sharp evaluations of notable figures like Noam Chomsky and Hannah Arendt, while exploring themes of violence, utopia, and multiculturalism. Building on his previous work, he engages in a critical analysis of the intellectual landscape, provoking thought on the relevance and responsibilities of intellectuals in modern culture and politics.
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Intellectuals in Politics and Academia, Russell Jacoby
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Intellectuals in Politics and Academia
- Subtitle
- Culture in the Age of Hype
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Russell Jacoby
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN13
- 9783031076459
- Description
- Focusing on the role and impact of intellectuals in today's society, the book critiques contemporary public intellectuals, highlighting their shortcomings and limited contributions. Jacoby offers sharp evaluations of notable figures like Noam Chomsky and Hannah Arendt, while exploring themes of violence, utopia, and multiculturalism. Building on his previous work, he engages in a critical analysis of the intellectual landscape, provoking thought on the relevance and responsibilities of intellectuals in modern culture and politics.