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"Intellect is neither practical nor impractical; it is extra-practical."
Richard Hofstadter (1916-1970) was an American historian, public intellectual, and professor of American history at Columbia University. He was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes for his works, The Age of Reform and Anti-Intellectualism in American Life.
Since 1743, APS Members have sustained its mission—speaking out with conviction that intellectual inquiry and critical thought are inherently in the best interest of the public. Check back weekly for their words of wisdom.
