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An '''intellectual''' is one who tries to use his or her [[intelligence (trait)|intellect]] to work, study, reflect, speculate on, or ask and answer questions with regard to a variety of different [[idea]]s.

An '''intellectual''' is one who tries to use his or her [[intellect]] to work, study, reflect, speculate on, or ask and answer questions with regard to a variety of different [[idea]]s.

There are, broadly, three modern definitions at work in discussions about intellectuals. First, “intellectuals” as those deeply involved in ideas, books, and the life of the mind. Second, “intellectuals” as a recognizable occupational [[social class|class]] consisting of lecturers, professors, lawyers, doctors, scientists, engineers, etc. Third, “cultural intellectuals” are those of notable expertise in culture and the arts, expertise which allows them some cultural authority, which they then use to speak in public on other matters.

There are, broadly, three modern definitions at work in discussions about intellectuals. First, “intellectuals” as those deeply involved in ideas, books, and the life of the mind. Second, “intellectuals” as a recognizable occupational [[social class|class]] consisting of lecturers, professors, lawyers, doctors, scientists, engineers, etc. Third, “cultural intellectuals” are those of notable expertise in culture and the arts, expertise which allows them some cultural authority, which they then use to speak in public on other matters.