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Trahison des clercs
TRAHISON DES CLERCS

Definition: (French) The treason of intellectuals, the entry of academics into politics.
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* All eight elements would be in.


1. Damns practitioners of politics - thinks the learned can do better, therefore, has a purpose and considers entry a necessity.

2. Abandons would-be scholars, as no possibility of combining politics with academic engagements.

3. Soils learning as the theories learned becomes impracticable in the real world.

4. Disguises intelligence, all in the search for votes and positions.

5. Pollutes own character; being unable to beat them, so joins 'em.

6. Abandons teaching and research, never returning to an ivory tower, win or lose.

7. Redefines strong suit, claiming that forte is politics and public service is the ultimate job.

8. Damaging or murdering own standing or reputation, now resulting from accusing academics of rigidity, naivety, idealism, etc.
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* IS THIS A BETRAYAL OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM ?



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