The university and its functional implications in building intellectual capital A conceptual reading in the sociology of knowledge

Abstract

The sociology of knowledge views the university as a socio_cognitive structure with functional implications in the social context. Lt works to produce and generate knowledge and forms the leadership and intellectual elites within society, thus contributing to building the intellectual capital needed by other social organizations that are functionally linked to the university institution the study attempts to answer the following main question as theoretical contribution to the field of sociology of knowledge: what are the functional implications of the university in building intellectual capital from the perspective of sociology of knowledge? The descriptive analytical method was adopted, and the study showed that the university s ability to build and develop intellectual capital, meet its requirements, form scientists and researchers, and improve investment in its intellectual assets is a fundamental determinant of its optimal functional role.