The Public Intellectual

Name: The Public Intellectual
Brand: Unknown
SKU: 9780631231981
Price: 99.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

The Public Intellectual explores the role and responsibilities of intellectuals in society, examining how they engage with public discourse and influence social and political thought. The book delves into the intersection of philosophy and psychology, evaluating how ideas shape public perception and collective consciousness. It invites readers to consider the impact of intellectual contributions on societal progress and ethical deliberation.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$99⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Public Intellectual

$99⁹⁹

The Public Intellectual

This volume responds to recent concerns about the decline of public intellectual life, particularly in Britain and America. Thinkers discuss what the role of writers and intellectuals should be in today's society, how thought can be publicly expressed, and how it relates to action.

Description

New essays by prestigious thinkers such as Edward Said, Bruce Robbins, Jacqueline Rose, and Stefan Collini explore the public role of writers and intellectuals.

The Public Intellectual offers insightful analyses and discussions, considering the impact and responsibilities that intellectuals hold in society. This collection provides a rich dialogue on the influence and presence of public intellectuals in various cultural and political contexts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631231981

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Helen Small
Edited by Helen Small

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 256

Collections

Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

Helen Small is Fellow in English Literature at Pembroke College, Oxford. She is currently the holder of a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2001-2004), and is writing a book on the philosophy and literature of aging.