from a political point of view
2006-12-02 10:27:43 · 2 answers · asked by H.K 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
An intellectual is a person who uses his or her intellect to work, study, reflect, speculate on, or ask and answer questions with regard to a variety of different ideas.
There are, broadly, three modern definitions at work in discussions about intellectuals. Firstly, 'intellectuals' as those deeply involved in ideas, books, the life of the mind. Secondly, and here largely arising from Marxism, 'intellectuals' as that recognizable occupational class consisting of lecturers, teachers, lawyers, journalists, and suchlike. Thirdly, cultural "intellectuals" are those of notable expertise in culture and the arts, expertise which allows them some cultural authority, and who then use that authority to speak in public on other matters.
2006-12-02 10:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by College Kid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My personal idea regarding intellectualism from a political point of view is a set of beliefs that includes positive government action (laws and regulations) to improve the welfare of individuals,support for civil rights,and tolerance for political and social change.However,the government should not regulate personal behavior under any circumstances.
2006-12-03 00:46:33 · answer #2 · answered by Mario Vinny D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋