A Conflict of Visions

Ideological Origins of Political Struggles

by: Thomas Sowell

in: Political Ideologies

Summary:

The book explores the underlying assumptions that shape the political ideologies of the left and right, categorizing them into the "constrained" and "unconstrained" visions. It examines how these visions influence debates on a range of issues, including justice, equality, and the role of government.

Key points:

1. Unconstrained Vision: Sowell's concept of a perspective that believes in human perfectibility and societal engineering, often linked with liberal ideologies.

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