Thank you recommending the trilogy of books by Sowell. Personally, I would not dare try a commentary on Sowell- that insightful scholar gives me an inferiority complex. I am however recommending the reading of Sowell on my application for position of equity champion, where I list my race as human. I also recommend math and reading tutoring at local elementary schools.
I just listened to the audio version of "A Conflict of Visions" for a second time because of the above discussion. I definitely got more nuance the second time. I realized that while Sowell clearly leans toward a constrained vision, he's not saying that a purely constrained vision is always best. He gives a number of examples of mixed and intermediate visions. I also realized that my own attitudes are somewhat mixed.
Relative reality vs Ultimate reality. Living in one while striving for the other is what fuels evolution.
Thank you recommending the trilogy of books by Sowell. Personally, I would not dare try a commentary on Sowell- that insightful scholar gives me an inferiority complex. I am however recommending the reading of Sowell on my application for position of equity champion, where I list my race as human. I also recommend math and reading tutoring at local elementary schools.
I just listened to the audio version of "A Conflict of Visions" for a second time because of the above discussion. I definitely got more nuance the second time. I realized that while Sowell clearly leans toward a constrained vision, he's not saying that a purely constrained vision is always best. He gives a number of examples of mixed and intermediate visions. I also realized that my own attitudes are somewhat mixed.
I am subscribed but I cannot find the full video. Does anyone know where that is?
Glenn, I would love a must read book list from you!
I would be curious to know what you think about Dr. Doleac's recent JEL article about Sowell
http://jenniferdoleac.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Doleac_SowellReview_JEL.pdf
The article is all about being anti-Sowell, instead arguing for *more* government intervention to fight discrimination