The intellectual is, quite simply, a human being who has a pencil in his or her hand when reading a book.The Opium of the Intellectuals, 1957
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Raymond Aron (1905–1983) was a French philosopher, sociologist, and political scientist. Known for his works on political theory, history, and international relations, Aron was a prominent figure in 20th-century French intellectual life. He is particularly recognized for his analysis of the Cold War and his critical examination of Marxist ideology.
1905–1983·lived 78 years
The intellectual is, quite simply, a human being who has a pencil in his or her hand when reading a book.The Opium of the Intellectuals, 1957
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