Who is an Intellectual and what should the Role of Intellectuals be in Society?

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Who is an Intellectual and what should the Role of Intellectuals be in Society? by Christiane Landsiedel, GRIN Verlag
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Christiane Landsiedel ISBN: 9783638311052
Publisher: GRIN Verlag Publication: October 3, 2004
Imprint: GRIN Verlag Language: English
Author: Christiane Landsiedel
ISBN: 9783638311052
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Publication: October 3, 2004
Imprint: GRIN Verlag
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject Sociology - Political Sociology, Majorities, Minorities, grade: A, University of Dalarna (European Political Sociology), course: The Role of Intellectuals, 13 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Attempting to define who is an intellectual brings up the general impossibility to give a 'correct' definition. As the formulation of a definition depends on the context, the thematic field, there is no universally valid definition, no objective 'prototype' of an intellectual can be stated. Examining intellectuals in the context of totalitarian, post-totalitarian and democratic societies, I will analyse their outstanding role within these three regime types. Asking 'what should the role of intellectuals be in society?', this question enters the normative field. In the course of the programme we have come across several scientific approaches which define intellectuals differently, each based on a respective focus. According to the humanist point of view everyone is an intellectual - although he/she may not have the function of an intellectual. The intelligentia approach emphasizes the role of education whereas a Marxian definition focuses on the relation to the means of production: the intellec-tuals produce culture and therefore are opposed to the production of goods. In view of this variety my approach is based on Max Weber's notion of the ideal type: functioning as a model, the definition comprises several realization forms; however, possible deviations from the ideal type do not result in the point that the ideal type is wrongly or in-adequately defined because the it does not lay claim to be an authentic picture of reality, rather it is an abstract model comprised of exaggerated features.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject Sociology - Political Sociology, Majorities, Minorities, grade: A, University of Dalarna (European Political Sociology), course: The Role of Intellectuals, 13 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Attempting to define who is an intellectual brings up the general impossibility to give a 'correct' definition. As the formulation of a definition depends on the context, the thematic field, there is no universally valid definition, no objective 'prototype' of an intellectual can be stated. Examining intellectuals in the context of totalitarian, post-totalitarian and democratic societies, I will analyse their outstanding role within these three regime types. Asking 'what should the role of intellectuals be in society?', this question enters the normative field. In the course of the programme we have come across several scientific approaches which define intellectuals differently, each based on a respective focus. According to the humanist point of view everyone is an intellectual - although he/she may not have the function of an intellectual. The intelligentia approach emphasizes the role of education whereas a Marxian definition focuses on the relation to the means of production: the intellec-tuals produce culture and therefore are opposed to the production of goods. In view of this variety my approach is based on Max Weber's notion of the ideal type: functioning as a model, the definition comprises several realization forms; however, possible deviations from the ideal type do not result in the point that the ideal type is wrongly or in-adequately defined because the it does not lay claim to be an authentic picture of reality, rather it is an abstract model comprised of exaggerated features.

More books from GRIN Verlag

Cover of the book Sexualität in den Medien by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Erster Beitrag des Fannius im einführenden Gespräch aus Laelius - De amicitia §6-7 by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Die Lüneburger Saline und ihre Bedeutung für das mittelalterliche Lüneburg und den Ostseeraum by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Die Wirkung der Laokoon-Statue auf die Kunsthistoriker, insbesondere auf Lessing by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Der 'Arte Nuevo' von Lope de Vega - Ein Vergleich mit der 'Poetik' von Aristoteles by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Der Rosenkavalier by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Der diskrete Charme der Diskriminierung - Über die versteckte Diskriminierung von Frauen im Erwerbsleben by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Offenes selbstverletzendes Verhalten bei Borderline-Persönlichkeitsstörung by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Quantitative und qualitative Forschung nach Uwe Flick mit Bezug auf Kurt Kohl by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Bürgertum des 19. Jahrhunderts. Verbindende Kultur oder Repräsentant einer Elite? by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book IT-Wissen von Führungskräften by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Japan und die Nullzinsgrenze by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Wahrheit und Lüge by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Eignung alternativer Kompensationsformen zur Bewältigung von Produktkrisen by Christiane Landsiedel
Cover of the book Die Sorge und der Tod nach Heidegger by Christiane Landsiedel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy