George Scialabba (b.1948) is an American book critic, essayist, and cultural commentator known for his insightful critiques of literature, philosophy, and politics. His works explore intellectual history, democracy, and public discourse.
Born in East Boston, Massachusetts, Scialabba studied at Harvard University (A.B., 1969) and Columbia University (M.A., 1972.) He worked as a building manager at Harvard University (1980–2015) while writing freelance reviews and essays for The Boston Globe, The Nation, Dissent, and The American Prospect.
His notable books include Divided Mind (2006,) a collection of literary and philosophical essays, What Are Intellectuals Good For? (2009) on the role of intellectuals, The Modern Predicament (2011,) For the Republic (2013,) and Low Dishonest Decades: Essays & Reviews, 1980–2015 (2016.) Later works include Slouching Toward Utopia (2018) and How to Be Depressed (2018,) reflecting on his struggles with depression.
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Perhaps imagination is only intelligence having fun.
—George Scialabba
Topics: Intelligence, Imagination
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