2006-11-17 00:54:35 · 12 answers · asked by Silkie1 4 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Sorry, haven't got any examples - just a social observation, but plenty on this site that I've noticed in the past.
I beg to differ with regards to the spelling.
2006-11-17 01:34:45 · update #1
Intellectual snobbery?
2006-11-17 01:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If by "intelligentsia" you mean those who *consider themselves* intellectuals, then it's mostly arrogance. They think only those who are "superior intellects" (like themselves) have anything to offer. Which of course is patent nonsense. Any designer or engineer can tell you that simplicity is best. Ockham's razor bears this out; the simplest answer is probably the one that works.
But since 95% of the world isn't intelligentsia, we can enjoy wisdom in whatever guise it comes.
2006-11-18 08:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by anna 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am neither part of the intelligentsia nor am I semi-literate. What I believe is this: If you can be understood you deserve to be listened to. If you cannot be understood then the onus is on you to communicate in such a way that you can be understood (hint: it depends upon to whom you are speaking). Take note all non-native speakers who are not, at least, trying to learn the native tonge of their chosen land. Also take note those, so called, intellectuals whom nobody understands.
2006-11-17 10:47:26 · answer #3 · answered by Scratts 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree with Ruth. Intellectual snobbery stops them seeing the forest for the trees.
2006-11-18 06:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by Merovingian 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What makes you think that? Unless you are referring to "intelligentsia" in its pop culture context as opposed to truly intelligent people.
2006-11-17 09:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They may not trust the source of the information.
Just one possibility.
;-)
2006-11-17 09:09:33 · answer #6 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's literally a badly spelt myth sugared in a philosophic nutshell.
2006-11-18 08:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by brainlady 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2006-11-17 09:02:32 · answer #8 · answered by The Grinch 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You know what? That very same thing was keeping me awake all night last night. Damn good point though.
2006-11-17 09:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by Misha-non-penguin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you provide some example of this actually occurring?
2006-11-17 09:00:56 · answer #10 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋