When someone is called an "intellectual", the reference is usually not to invisible IQ, but to overt behavior. The most obvious difference between Intellectuals and non-intellectuals is in how they approach problems that require novel solutions : thinking or doing.What is an "intellectual"? How should this term be used. — musicpianoaccordion
Sometimes I hear people saying that a certain person is "intellectual".
What does that even mean?
One person told me that it could mean that a person is analyzing stuff ans really going through them in depth. I guess this is why some say that Nicolai Gedda was an intellectual singer. I would call myself an "intellectual" but never an academic (I have no such education). I guess even a simple farmer or busdriver can be an "intellectual".
What is an "intellectual"? How should this term be used. — musicpianoaccordion
An "intellectual" is someone who always reads with a pen or pencil in hand. (G. Steiner?) — 180 Proof
Someone educated beyond his intelligence. I forget who said that. — NOS4A2
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