A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles
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Controversies in politics arise from many sources, but the conflicts that endure for generations or centuries show a remarkably consistent pattern. This revised edition of a classic analyzes the centuries-long debates about the nature of reason, justice, equality, and power. It distinguishes between those with the "constrained" vision, which sees human nature as enduring and self-centered, and the "unconstrained" vision, in which human nature is malleable and perfectible. A Conflict of Visions offers a compelling case that these opposing visions are behind the ethical and ideological disputes of yesterday and today.
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A very helpful book for those trying to make sense of what is going on in our country today, both politically and culturally. Pairing Thomas Sowell's books with some of his interviews on YouTube will be helpful in a better understanding of his message.
Clear discussion of opposing attitudes in the political arena. The book offers a very clear view of both sides of a universal argument without editorializing and trying to lead the reader in the direction of the vision of the author.. Very unusual in today's world.
Excellent, no ambiguity at all.
Nothing. The book is not a novel. It must be read slowly and with care.
