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“There are 80,000 prostitutes in London alone and what are they, if not bloody sacrifices on the altar of monogamy?” quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
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“There are 80,000 prostitutes in London alone and what are they, if not bloody sacrifices on the altar of monogamy?”

Arthur Schopenhauer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Prostitutes are portrayed as sacrificial victims of society’s monogamous expectations.

In simple terms: Society’s norms sacrifice certain groups.

Key Takeaway

Question societal expectations that harm others.

Themes

social critique gender morality exploitation

Mood

critical provocative

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • awareness campaigns
  • education
  • support services

Key Concepts

philosophy feminist theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do modern norms affect vulnerable groups?
  • What alternatives to monogamy exist?
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Complex historical context may not align with modern views.

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