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Julien Benda
Julien Benda was a French philosopher and critic. He is best known for his 1927 work, The Treason of the Intellectuals, a critique of public intellectuals.
The treason of the intellectuals =
- Pages
- 1
- Published
- 1969
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Julien Benda's influential work critiques intellectuals for abandoning their traditional role as impartial seekers of truth. This edition, first published in 1969, examines how many intellectuals began to align themselves with political and nationalistic causes. Benda argues that this "treason" had profound societal consequences, advocating for a return to intellectual detachment and a commitment to universal values.