James Marriott. The value of being pretentious and the importance of the emotions to the intellect.
The Common Reader
Embrace the Elite's Dilemmas
Attraction to Iris Murdoch's work stems from an allure of snobbery, showcasing a fascination with upper-middle-class life in London. Her characters, typically civil servants or academics, navigate emotional crises in a seemingly unrealistic manner, engaging in philosophical debates over personal dilemmas, which resonates with a youthful admiration for their privileged, contemplative existence.
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