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Anti-Intellectualism in American Life
Ever notice how Americans love to celebrate the self-made, gut-feeling hero but get twitchy around anyone who spends too much time with their nose in a book? Richard Hofstadter’s dive into this brain itch explains why suspicion of intellectuals isn’t just a recent thing—it’s baked into the national cake. Spoiler: it’s not just about snobbery or laziness, but a whole cultural stew that’s been simmering for centuries.
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