Document Type
Other
Rights
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Disciplines
5.8 MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Abstract
As an intellectual, the first duty of the academic who wishes to engage with society is on the level of ideas, writes Eddie Brennan. Trying to build a new society within the institutions, language and politics of the nineteenth century is hopeless; what is needed from intellectuals and academics is rebellious thought.
DOI
10.21427/D7BZ1B
Recommended Citation
Brennan, E. 'Why we don't need an academic rebel alliance'. Politico (politico.ie). 18 May 2012.
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Publication Details
Brennan, E. 'Why we don't need an academic rebel alliance'. Politico (politico.ie). 18 May 2012.