--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Wittgenstein was very much against…" description: "\"“Wittgenstein was very much against women's suffrage for no particular reason except that 'all women he knows are such idiots'.”\" — Ray Monk" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c20/ray-monk-53843_feminism_wittgenstein-was-very-much-against-women_3111930.jpg" --- # Wittgenstein was very much against women's suffrage for no… ![“Wittgenstein was very much against women's suffrage for no particular reason except that 'all women he knows are such idiots'.” quote by Ray Monk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c20/ray-monk-53843_feminism_wittgenstein-was-very-much-against-women_3111930.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c20/ray-monk-53843_feminism_wittgenstein-was-very-much-against-women_3111930.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c20/ray-monk-53843_feminism_wittgenstein-was-very-much-against-women_3111930.jpg) > ““Wittgenstein was very much against women's suffrage for no particular reason except that 'all women he knows are such idiots'.”” [Ray Monk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ray-monk/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Wittgenstein expressed a dismissive, sexist view of women, claiming they are all idiots, without substantive justification. **In simple terms:** Wittgenstein held a baseless, misogynistic belief. Key Takeaway Recognize and challenge unfounded prejudice. Themes sexism philosophy prejudice gender bias Mood critical skeptical Type analytical controversial When to use this quote - academic debate - political discourse - gender equality activism - historical analysis Key Concepts misogyny stereotyping irrational bias Questions to Reflect On - Why do people cling to stereotypes without evidence? - How can we confront prejudice in intellectual circles? 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