Agree Quote by Noam Chomsky
![“That is [Edward Said] proposal as to how the term should be used. It surely does not describe those who are called "intellectuals" in standard usage, as he would be the first to agree.” quote by Noam Chomsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e21/noam-chomsky-42_agree_that-is-edward-said-proposal-as-to-how-t_222039.jpg)
“That is [Edward Said] proposal as to how the term should be used. It surely does not describe those who are called "intellectuals" in standard usage, as he would be the first to agree.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Edward Said, 1990s
Said's definition of "intellectual" differs from common usage, highlighting a scholarly perspective.
In simple terms: Said's view of intellectuals is academic, not everyday.
Key Takeaway
Recognize scholarly definitions may differ from popular ones.
Themes
language
scholarship
definition
identity
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
explanatory
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- media analysis
- public discourse
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
critical theory
semantic nuance
academic discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scholarly language affect public understanding?
- Should experts adapt language for broader audiences?
A Different Perspective
Scholarly definitions can be inaccessible to general audiences.
![“Intellectuals (in the standard sense of the term, not [ Edward] Said's prescriptive sense) are the people who write history.” quote by Noam Chomsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/736/noam-chomsky-42_history_intellectuals-in-the-standard-sense-of-t_76135.jpg)
![“Exilic Intellectuals 1 "It is part of morality not to be at home in one's home." —Theodore W. Adorno "[I am] the outlander, not only regionally, but down bone deep for good...my Texas grandfather has something to do with that." —C. Wright Mills Edward Said's Representations of the Intellectual…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/113/anonymous-1_democracy-in-america_exilic-intellectuals-1-it-is-part-of-mor_2365269.jpg)
![“I wrote an article about the marine landing [in Haiti] right away, but barely mentioned the oil, because my article would come out two months later and I assumed by then, "of course, everybody knows." Nobody knew. There was a news report in the Wall Street Journal, in the petroleum journals, and…” quote by Noam Chomsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dc5/noam-chomsky-42_articles_i-wrote-an-article-about-the-marine-land_13341.jpg)
![“I will not agree to have this bill [to repeal DADT ] go forward, because our economy is in the tank.” quote by John McCain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2c/john-mccain-465_agree_i-will-not-agree-to-have-this-bill-to-re_7321.jpg)
