It is necessary for us to explain the involuntary repugnance we possess for the nature and personality of the Jews....
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author expresses an unexplained dislike for Jewish people.
- In plain terms
- He claims natural repugnance for Jews without clear reason.
- What can you take from it?
- Prejudice often lacks rational basis.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does unexplained dislike come from?
- How do we challenge bias?
Another view
This reflects harmful and baseless racial stereotyping.
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