The Quest for Cosmic Justice

by: Thomas Sowell

in: Political Theory

Summary:

The book critiques the concept of "cosmic justice," arguing that attempts to rectify perceived injustices in the world often lead to detrimental consequences due to the impracticality of achieving such an ideal. It delves into the dangers of overreaching government interventions and the importance of traditional constraints in legal and cultural systems to maintain a functional society.

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