A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles Revised Edition

by Thomas Sowell (Author)

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In this classic work, Thomas Sowell analyzes the two competing visions that shape our debates about the nature of reason, justice, equality, and power: the “constrained” vision, which sees human nature as unchanging and selfish, and the “unconstrained” vision, in which human nature is malleable and perfectible. He describes how these two radically opposed views have manifested themselves in the political controversies of the past two centuries, including such contemporary issues as welfare reform, social justice, and crime. Updated to include sweeping political changes since its first publication in 1987, this revised edition of A Conflict of Visions offers a convincing case that ethical and policy disputes circle around the disparity between both outlooks.

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Thomas Sowell has taught economics at a number of colleges and universities, including Cornell, University of California Los Angeles, and Amherst. He has published both scholarly and popular articles and books on economics, and is currently a scholar in residence at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Basic Books; Revised edition (June 5, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0465002056
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All you need to understand the current political/social climate is ...

Bydan hortonon January 30, 2017

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All you need to understand the current political/social climate is the conflict between those who hold contstrained and unconstrained visions of mankind.

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ByJARPUBon March 17, 2017

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classic

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Byphrenicon February 5, 2017

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Very good.

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This is a great analysis on the underpinnings of societal structure.

ByNickon September 18, 2016

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This book will examine how mechanisms of government provide for society. From an ideological prospective of course. This in depth look into the origins of these foundations allows for a clearer understanding in what you may currently muddle around with.

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ByBigDiskountzon January 3, 2015

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Great and insightful! Recommended!
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Another Great Thomas Sowell Book

ByRyan Kurtzon November 21, 2013

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This is just another great book in a long line of books for Thomas Sowell. I recommend having a pen or highlighter as you will find yourself wanting to make many notes along the way.

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Still timely and important

ByKindle Customeron March 31, 2010

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This book presents a comparison and contrast between the two most basic political and social choices we make. Thomas Sowell has always been able to take the complex and explain it with a clarity that escapes most writers in this area. His statement of the opposing ideas and their basic points of their opposition helps bring sense to what has become an overly emotional issue. Any one who feels motivated to "get involved" in today's political and/or social conflict should read this book to better understand the side they are fighting for and the side they are opposing. Well worth the read regardless of your choice of left or right.

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BySTRANGEon April 4, 2014

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It's another example of why Sowell is the man! However, it is probably the most intellectual book I've ever read - very challenging at times. Still, it's filled with some great observations that'll last throughout the centuries.

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This was very informative. Sowell does an excellent job explaining a difference in the view of mankind as the root of many or most modern political differences.

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