About This Book
A Conflict of Visions (1987) shows why political opponents so often talk past each other by uncovering the invisible, pre-rational maps of human nature that drive our deepest disagreements. You’ll discover why your stance on seemingly unrelated issues like defense spending and criminal justice likely stems from a single underlying instinct about whether humanity is inherently flawed or endlessly perfectible. By grasping these competing visions, you can decode the fundamental logic behind ideological wars that have divided societies for centuries.
Who Should Read This?
- Political observers seeking the root causes of ideological polarization
- Students of philosophy interested in the practical application of ideas
- Voters confused by the rigid consistency of opposing party platforms
About the Author
Thomas Sowell is a prominent conservative intellectual, as well as a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is a prolific writer on economics, history, and social theory, with other notable works including The Vision of the Anointed and The Quest for Cosmic Justice. His scholarship frequently examines the history of ideas and the economic roots of social and political behavior from a conservative perspective.
