[Mormon Red Death]

Originally Posted by Archaea

I see a true intellectual as one who uses critical thinking, scholarly study and develops that lifestyle of scholarship.

For that reason, I don't believe many are truly intellectuals. Not having met all of you, the ones who truly fall into that category, appear to be Dan, CHC, SIEQ, Solon, Pelagius and AA.

The rest of us employ some of the characteristics of intellectualism, but are in many respects too worldly, too consumed by consumerism or other isms to be true intellectuals.

I see the sobriquet as one of honor, requiring study and work, not bestowed lightly.

Damnit... I hate being a simpleton...