The role of the intellectual

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Date
1963
Summary
Mr. Hoffer discusses with Mr. Day the question of what happens when intellectuals gain control of a country. He explains why he believes that Asian and African intellectuals fear America, suggests that a society controlled by intellectuals is not conducive to creative activity, and explains his view that a scribe – a man of words – is a dangerous man when he becomes a man of action. Mr. Hoffer maintains that an intellectual is not at home in a free society.
Contributors
KQED, San Francisco; Eric Hoffer; James Day; Winifred Murphy; Bernie Stoffer
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Interview
Subject
Philosophy.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Other Identifiers
Other: GR00467025; MDPI Barcode: 40000003176460; MDPI Barcode: 40000003176452

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