La trahison des clercs
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This phrase refers to the betrayal of intellectuals by their duty to society.
- In plain terms
- Intellectuals are betraying their role.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders must serve truth not power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do intellectuals owe society?
- Is this betrayal common?
Another view
It assumes a specific definition of intellectual duty.
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