The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
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Book • Nonfiction
1996
Adult
18+ years
1710L
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.
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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.
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.
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