Edward Said: Representation of the Intellectual - Lecture 2: "Holding Nations And Traditions At Bay"

Palestinian-American literary theorist Edward Said delivers six Reith Lectures examining the role of the Intellectual in modern society.

The Reith Lectures, Edward Said: Representation of the Intellectual
Episode 2 of 6: "Holding Nations And Traditions At Bay" (The rest of the talks from this series can be found here:    • Representation of the Intellectual - Edwar...  )

In his second lecture, Edward Said explores the role of intellectuals from different cultures and backgrounds, and the choices that face them when deciding to side with the powerful or with the underdog. He examines that problems of loyalty and nationalism for intellectuals, and argues that their role is primarily to question.