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Originally Posted by alltherage
Oprah.
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I suppose it would be helpful to define what is meant when we speak of "intellectuals." Because there are so many measures for how to determine what is intelligent vs. what is not, some form of standardization is required in this discussion. Education? publication? influence? recognition? Each of these are important factors—in my estimation—and I am not altogether certain that Oprah Winfrey satisfies enough criteria at a high enough level to be considered anything more than an influential celebrity. I certianly would not consider her an "intellectual".