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Not everyone realises that to write a really good piece of journalism is at least as demanding intellectually as the achievement of any scholar.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Journalism requires a high level of intellectual effort similar to scholarly achievements.
Max Weber emphasizes that writing quality journalism is not only about reporting facts but also involves a rigorous intellectual process. It requires deep thinking, analysis, and understanding, comparable to the demands placed on scholars in academia, highlighting the value and complexity of journalistic work.
Themes
JournalismIntellectualScholarshipWritingEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of journalism in democracy.
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