From Émile Zola to Edward Said, from Antonio Gramsci to… Joe Rogan? In episode 79 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss the figure of the high-minded ‘intellectual’ and their role in today’s mass-media landscape. Who are intellectuals, what do they do, and what are they for? Ellie and David ask whether intellectuals have a duty to participate in public debate, and whether they can truly partake in liberatory action in such a capacity.
Works DiscussedJulien Benda, The Treason of IntellectualsChristoph Charles, Birth of the Intellectuals: 1880-1900Didier Eribon, Returning to ReimsAntonio Gramsci, The IntellectualsImmanuel Kant, *What is Enlightenment?*Mary McCarthy, The Groves of AcademiaEdward Said, Representations of the IntellectualÉmile Zola, *J’accuse...!*Armchair Expert PodcastBinchtopia PodcastSmartLess Podcast **Modem Futura)**Modem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,... Listen on: Apple Podcasts) Spotify)
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