Intellectuals and Society by Thomas Sowell (.ePUB)
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Intellectuals and Society: Revised and Expanded by Thomas Sowell
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Overview: A Hard Look at the Thinkers Who Shape Policy
In this expanded edition, Thomas Sowell critically examines the influence of intellectuals—those whose work is primarily ideas—on modern society and government. Rather than basing judgments on real-world consequences, intellectuals are often praised for intentions and theories, regardless of outcomes.
Detachment from Accountability
Sowell highlights a recurring theme: intellectuals operate without bearing the costs of being wrong. From economics and law to war and peace, he dissects the ways in which expert opinions are embraced despite flawed logic or disastrous historical precedent.
Exposing the Vision of the Anointed
Using his trademark clarity and empirical rigor, Sowell contrasts ideological narratives with hard evidence. He challenges the unchecked influence of “the anointed” class and explores how their ideas have contributed to policy failures, cultural divides, and distorted public discourse.
Accessible, Relentless, and Enlightening
Narrated with gravitas by Robertson Dean, this audiobook invites listeners into one of Sowell’s most comprehensive demolitions of elite fallacies. A must-listen for anyone concerned with the gap between influence and accountability in modern thought.
Genre: Non-Fiction > General
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