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Talking heads claim to know everything. We see these people on the news every single day. People claim to be experts on everything ranging from protecting the environment, health, finance, etc., etc. In order for public intellectuals to influence society, the masses need to view them as legitimate. Provide some examples of a “public intellectual.” How do they exert influence? Why do people legitimize public intellectuals who may make claims that are “out of this world?”

This discussion topic asks students to answer the following question: How is man (person) a political animal? Reference your readings to explain why man (person) is a political animal.

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Some public intellectuals that I could think of are Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the President of the United States, the English physicist Brian Cox and astrophysicist

This question is taken from Political Science 005 – Western Political Thought » Spring 2022 » Discussion