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The House of Intellect (Perennial Classics)
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In this international bestseller, originally published in 1959, Jacques Barzun, acclaimed author of From Dawn to Decadence, takes on the whole intellectual — or pseudo-intellectual — world, attacking it for its betrayal of Intellect. "Intellect is despised and neglected," Barzun says, "yet intellectuals are well paid and riding high." He details this great betrayal in such areas as public administrations, communications, conversation and home life, education, business, and scholarship. In this edition's new Preface, Jacques Barzun discussess the intense — and controversial — reaction the world had to The House of Intellect. Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-283).
Synopsis:In this bestselling book, originally published in1959, Jacques Barzun takes on the whole intellectualor pseudo-intellectualworld, attacking it for its betrayal of Intellect. He names the three chief enemies of Intellect as Art, Science, and Philanthropy. Detailing this betrayal in areas of public administration, communications, conversation and home life, education, business and scholarship, The House of Intellect is the most intelligent discussion of the modern intellect in this nation for a long, long time(New York Herald Tribune). About the Author Born in France in 1907, Jacques Barzun came to the United States in 1920.After graduating from Columbia College, he joined the faculty of the university, becoming Seth Low Professor of History and, for a decade, Dean of Faculties and Provost.The author of some thirty books, including the New York Times bestseller From Dawn to Decadence, he received the Gold Medal for Criticism from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, of which he was twice president. He lives in San Antonio, Texas. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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