Quote by Iris Murdoch

He was a sociologist; he had got into an intellectual muddle early on in life and never managed to get out.

He was a sociologist; he had got into an intellectual muddle

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual being mentioned had a tendency to overthink or complicate intellectual matters, and this habit started at an early stage in his life. Despite his expertise as a sociologist, he struggled with finding clarity and simplicity in his thinking. The phrase "intellectual muddle" indicates a state of confusion or disorder in his thoughts, indicating that he often found himself stuck or unable to fully comprehend certain concepts. This persistent confusion overshadowed his abilities in the field of sociology.

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