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Broad Definition of Intellectual
- Anyone pursuing the development and deepening of the mind qualifies as an intellectual.
- This includes amateurs engaging in intellectual projects outside of professional academia.
Gardening as Intellectual Pursuit
- Gardening and farming embody intellectual life when approached with broad ecological understanding.
- Learning systematic knowledge beyond practical needs makes gardening an intellectual pursuit.
Risks of Over-Specialization
- Pursuing only specialization narrows intellectual growth and fosters intellectual vices.
- Cultivated individuals must actively develop broad knowledge alongside specialized expertise.