Summary of | Imperfect Sympathies | by Charles Lamb
Summary of | Imperfect Sympathies | by Charles Lamb In "Imperfect Sympathies," Charles Lamb reflects on his personal biases and prejudices against various groups of people, contrasting his own views with those expressed by Sir Thomas Browne in "Religio Medici." Browne claims a universal sympathy and lack of prejudice, while Lamb admits to being a "bundle of prejudices" influenced by his likes and dislikes. Lamb starts by discussing his dislike for Scots, which he attributes to differences in intellectual style. He describes his own mind as suggestive rather than comprehensive, prone to throwing out ideas and letting others refine them. He contrasts this with the Scottish intellect, which he sees as methodical and systematic, always presenting fully formed ideas and never showing uncertainty or ambiguity. He finds this approach tedious and incompatible with his own way of thinking. Next, Lamb addresses his feelings about Jews. While he respect...
