Away Quote by Tim Harford
“Bill Phillips was this nervous, chain-smoking student. He had signed up to be an engineer, he had gone away to fight in the Second World War, he had come back. He had switched to sociology because he wanted to understand how people could do these terrible things to each other. And he did a little bit of economics on the side.”
About This Quote
The passage describes Bill Phillips' journey from engineering to sociology, highlighting his desire to understand human cruelty and his side interest in economics.
In simple terms: Bill Phillips changed fields to study human behavior and economics.
Key Takeaway
Explore why people act cruelly.
Themes
career change
human behavior
economics
war experience
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- teaching
- personal growth
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
ethical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people switch careers after trauma?
- What role does economics play in understanding cruelty?
A Different Perspective
His narrative may simplify complex motivations.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
