intellectual

You Otta Be an Intellectual! If one half of one percent of the population acquires the hobby that I call the ‘intellectual life’ such a group could be the foundation for a new “Age of Enlightenment”. The original Age of Enlightenment occurred in Europe during the eighteenth century. “The men...

If Theists predominately believe what they do based on emotion rather than intellect, isn’t it doubtful that intellectual argument will encourage them to question or change their beliefs? Perhaps a more “touchy-feely” compassionate and sympathetic approach might work better. Any suggestions?

Palestinian, intellectual, and fighter, Edward Said rails against Arafat and Sharon to his dying breath Robert Fisk, The Independent, 25 September 2003 For the full article see here