Intellectual beauty

Anti-Intellectuals What is the first thing people think of when they hear the “smart” kid talks about his accomplishments? Those smart kids get called a nerd and automatically have to deal negative things all because society itself thinks it is okay to do so. In “Anti-Intellectualism: Why We Hate Smart Kids”, Grant Penrod explains why anti-intellectualism exist. People will remember what the anti-intellectuals do but not so much the intellectuals. Society envy those who are smarter than them and

individuals. This is vital for the public to understand that “Real intellectuals turn any subject, however lightweight it may seem, into grist for their mill through the thoughtful questions they bring to it, whereas a dullard will find a way to drain the interest out of the richest subject.” (Page 1) In “Hidden Intellectualism” Gerald Graff explains the overwhelming importance for the “street smart” people and the pretentious intellectuals. In Hidden Intellectualism, Gerald Graff starts with the age-old

He sold his tractor-trailer and stayed home with Norma Jean for a number of months before he became active again. During this time, however, Norma Jean had become intellectual, as she had enrolled in a college course and stayed up all night to work on her essay outlines. Leroy however, has not reached her level of intellectual interest and he tinkers with plans to build Norma Jean a log cabin, “She sits in the kitchen concentrating on her outlines, while Leroy plays with his log house plans,

Milton discusses two personalities that foretell the joys and dilemmas in each. Through the two poems, Milton juxtaposes the life of commoners, who rejoice in Mirth, and the intellectual, who finds solace in Melancholy. While Milton sanctions the authenticity of both lifestyles, he equates the life of “Il’Peneroso” with intellectual and religious hierarchy; therefore, Milton edifies the borders of social class that comprised human echelons of the 17th century. Oftentimes within the two poems, Milton

care of children and pleasing their husbands. Nevertheless, from the eighteenth century until the middle and late periods of the nineteenth century, some women know and understand the meaning of reading and education. These women are proud to be intellectuals, they were called bluestockings.

“Hidden Intellectualism” As an English major and third year college student, I have already been introduced to several different topics that have broadened the intellectual side of me. Philosophy has introduced me to Descartes, that has made me question who am I, and do I really exist? Economics has made me predict trends and the future of our economy. Music courses have shown me the thought process behind the creative process, genius, and history behind songs, genres, and artists. Reading has made

interests in something outside of subjects we initially find our interests in so that we may develop more as a whole person. Graff refers to his own adolescent experiences as, claiming that he too was a member of this supposedly anti-intellectual group. As a kid, he hated books and much rather read and studied sports magazines. He talks about his desires to fit in with the “hoods”, lower class “tough” kids

I often associate the word “intellectual” with a very positive and benevolent connotation, but Real Genius has proven to me that being an intellectual does not automatically preclude someone from moral scrutiny. This 1985 movie captures an alternative view of the “geek” society and breaks stereotypes with the development of very three dimensional characters. But Real Genius is much more than just a movie that redefines academics, it is also a film that heavily stresses the importance of morality

Although many people would agree that Intellectuals are those who stand out academically, Gerald Graff would think otherwise. "Hidden Intellectualism" is an essay written by Gerald Graff, where he shares his beliefs about how the educational system is failing to tap those who are doing academically poor, yet resembles great potential of intellectualism when it comes to their passion or interest. Along with this beliefs Patch Adams is a movie based on a real story, where Hunter Adams (Patch) who admitted

Skoble explains, the United States has always had a love-hate relationship with intellectuals. While professors and scientists garner a certain level of respect in this country, there is also a significant amount of contempt held for those who reside in the “ivory tower of academia”, presumably away from the practicalities of real life. This shows a disturbing trend of anti-intellectualism, or the opposition to intellectual pursuits and works providing progressive and rational thought. The rise of