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Where: The Standard, New York, High Line Room, 848 Washington St., New York City

For Ralph Waldo Emerson the public intellectual was the preserver of the pastÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s great ideas. For Edward Said, his or her mission was to advance human freedom through political engagement. Both believed the thinkerÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s interaction with a larger audience was vital. What has become of the public intellectualÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s role in these modern times? Attend tonightÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½™s event and you will find out.

With Manuel de Lope, Peter Godwin, Pierre Guyotat, Linda Polman, and Hervé Le Tellier; moderated by Michael Silverblatt

Tickets: $15/$10 PEN Members, students with valid ID. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit ovationtix.com.

Co-sponsored by The Standard, New York