Monday, February 25, 2008

beyond the ivory tower

"The term Ivory Tower designates a world or atmosphere where intellectuals engage in pursuits that are disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life."

"Today, ivory tower usually describes a metaphysical space of solitude and sanctity disconnected from daily realities, where certain idealistic writers dream and even some scientists are considered to reside."

- Source: Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_tower

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