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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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. About Time!!!!By Brenda BellExcellent information; a little dry reading; but worth the effort. As an Arizonan who grew up with Latino Americans and who deeply appreciates their enormous contributions to southwestern culture I am glad to see this volume.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Latino Americans: Not the First; but the Second AmericansBy James f. McQuilkinAttention text book publishers! It's way past time to rewrite and correct the worn out; prejudiced; short-sighted version of U.S. history that's been foisted on young (and old) American minds since the star-spangled banner had only thirteen stars. Drop everything and get a copy of this book now.or remain naive and ill-informed as to how we got to be what we are.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. docmaximusBy docmaximuswell written and well researched....a must read for those wanting to know the way our country is going in terms of the ;multicultural aspect of a new and changing society...
