Intellectuals and the Public Good Creativity and Civil Courage

Name: Intellectuals and the Public Good Creativity and Civil Courage
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ISBN: 9780521847186

ISBN-10: 0521847184

ISBN-13: 9780521847186

Edition: 2007

Authors: Barbara A. Misztal

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Creativity and civil courage are major dimensions of an intellectual's authority and contribute towards the enrichment of democracy. This book develops a sociological account of civil courage and creative behaviour in order to enhance our understanding of the nature of intellectuals' involvement in society. Barbara A. Misztal employs both theoretical-analytic and empirical components to develop a typology of intellectuals who have shown civil courage and examines the biographies of twelve Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including Elie Wiesel, Andrei Sakharov and Linus C. Pauling, to illustrate acts of courage which have embodied the values of civil society. She advances our understanding of…

Book details

List price: $78.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 9/13/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 290
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Introduction



Theoretical Framework



The authority of public intellectuals



The problem of the new



Courage: Acting on conviction



Typology of engagements



Public Intellectuals: The Case of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates



Intellectuals for peace



Heroes: Legends in their own time



Dissidents: Peaceful rebels



Champions: Promoting the cause



Pioneers: Bringing science to politics


Conclusion: The via contemplativa and the via active