{"product_id":"intellectuals-hardcover","title":"Intellectuals [Hardcover] (RARE BOOKS)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1adviow\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eIntellectuals (Hardcover) – Rare Books Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIntellectuals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a well-known hardcover nonfiction book often found in rare or second-hand collections. It is written by British historian and journalist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaul Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and originally published in 1988–1989. The hardcover editions, especially early prints and “rare books” versions, are often valued by collectors due to their historical critique and limited availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eThis book is widely studied for its controversial and thought-provoking examination of famous intellectuals in history, making it popular among readers interested in philosophy, politics, and intellectual history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xrlddk\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eIntellectuals\u003c\/em\u003e is a critical historical analysis of some of the world’s most influential thinkers, writers, and philosophers. Paul Johnson examines how these intellectual figures shaped political and social ideas, while also questioning their moral judgments and personal lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eThe book is not a celebration of intellectuals but rather a critical investigation into how great thinkers sometimes failed in their personal ethics despite their influence on society. Johnson uses case studies of well-known figures like Rousseau, Marx, and others to show the gap between ideas and real-life behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eThe hardcover “rare books” editions are often sought after by collectors because older prints are no longer widely available and are considered valuable in used-book markets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Refurbished","offer_id":44276701921537,"sku":"2FE7NWWQQ-Refurbished","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/IntellectualsHardcover.jpg?v=1627234924","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/intellectuals-hardcover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}