Intellectuals
Narrated by Frederick Davidson
- Released
- April 23, 2009
- Length
- 18 hrs 17 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
This audiobook explores the evolving role of secular intellectuals since the times of Voltaire and Rousseau, examining their impact as moral mentors and critics of society. Through a series of compelling case studies and incisive portraits, it analyzes the thought processes, evidence scrutiny, and truthfulness of influential figures like Marx, Tolstoy, and Baldwin. The narrative reveals the complexities and contradictions of these intellectuals, highlighting their profound influence on modern thought and their personal lives.
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