Quote by Jean Baudrillard

In the same way that we need statesmen to spare us the abjection of exercising power, we need scholars to spare us the abjection of learning.

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Summary

This quote suggests that both statesmen and scholars are crucial in society. Statesmen are needed to ensure responsible and ethical exercise of power, preventing its abuse and minimizing corruption. Similarly, scholars are necessary to uphold the integrity of learning by conducting unbiased research, promoting critical thinking, and providing accurate information. The quote highlights the importance of having individuals in positions of authority who prioritize the greater welfare and intellectually honest pursuit of knowledge, protecting us from the potential degradation of power and the unscrupulous dissemination of flawed or false information.

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By Jean Baudrillard

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