The Price of Public Intellectuals

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. The Myth of “Speaking Truth to Power”

   • Raphael Sassower

   Pages 1-21

3. A Variety of Intellectual Experiences

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   Pages 22-57

4. Four Standard Approaches

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   Pages 58-96

5. Certified Public Intellectuals

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   Pages 97-114

6. Intellectual Welfare

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   Pages 115-122

7. Back Matter

   Pages 123-140

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This book provides a historically-informed survey critically outlining sociological, psychological, political, and economic approaches to the role of public intellectuals. Sassower suggests how the state might financially support the essential work of public intellectuals so as to critically engage the public and improve public policies.

• experience
• sociology
• work

• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, USA

  Raphael Sassower

Raphael Sassower is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Centre for Legal Studies at University of Colorado, USA. His recent publications include Digital Exposure: Postmodern Postcapitalism and Religion and Sports in American Culture.

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