Here is a quick list of things that spring to mind when I evaluate intellectuals. Any score does not necessarily need to cash out in a ranking. There are different types of intellectuals that play different purposes in the tapestry of the life of the mind.
How specialized is this person’s knowledge? What are the areas outside of specialization that this person has above average knowledge about? How good is this person at writing/arguing/debating in favor of their own case? How good is this person at characterizing the case of other people? What are this person’s biggest weaknesses both personally and intellectually?
Here is a quick list of things that spring to mind when I evaluate intellectuals. Any score does not necessarily need to cash out in a ranking. There are different types of intellectuals that play different purposes in the tapestry of the life of the mind.
How specialized is this person’s knowledge?
What are the areas outside of specialization that this person has above average knowledge about?
How good is this person at writing/arguing/debating in favor of their own case?
How good is this person at characterizing the case of other people?
What are this person’s biggest weaknesses both personally and intellectually?