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The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy

Thomas Sowell
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The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996

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Thomas Sowell

The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1710L

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Super Short Summary

In The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy, Thomas Sowell critiques how policymakers and intellectuals, referred to as "the anointed," impose solutions without accountability, often neglecting real-world outcomes and alternative perspectives. The book explores the divide between elite visions and observable reality in shaping social policies.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.6

5,239 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Thomas Sowell's The Vision of the Anointed challenges progressive policies, asserting they prioritize ideology over results. Critics praise its incisive analysis and clear writing but note a lack of balanced perspective, with some arguing it oversimplifies complex issues. It's lauded for stimulating discussion but critiqued for potential bias.

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Who Should Read The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy?

A reader of Thomas Sowell's The Vision of the Anointed likely values critical analysis of liberal policy-making and appreciates skepticism of intellectual elites. Fans of Charles Murray's Coming Apart or Friedrich Hayek's The Road to Serfdom may find this work insightful and thought-provoking.

4.6

5,239 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1710L

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