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A Conflict of Visions: Idealogical Origins of Political Struggles
by Thomas Sowell
from Basic Books
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
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One of my favorites 
This is an amazing book. What a great premise. In this book Prof. Sowell argues that the basis of political ideology generally comes from two viewpoints concerning human nature. One, the unrestrained, where man is limitless in his capacity to improve himself and the world, and restrained, where man is forever limited and must rely on reason and caution. Whatever viewpoint one has on human nature naturally is prism for all views on society, issues such as how a government should work, what is real... more info
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A Vision of Visions 
This is a fascinating book that will change the way you see the world. Like all visions, there is much that is left out or oversimplified by Sowell's analysis. Nevertheless, it is an extremely worthwhile read. Sowell is clearly widely read in economics, political philosophy, and social thought, and the book is remarkable for its ability to convey the essence of complex thinkers like Friedrich Hayek in an easily digestible form. Even if you're read your Smith, Mill, and others, you'll still learn a lot from... more info
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A general insight into why differences exist between rival groups
A perfect introduction on why opposing sides tend to be the way they are and how in their eyes what they think and believe is better then what their competition says.
Makes a clear distinction between people who are optimistic to the point of being brash versus those who are realistic to the point of being stagnant.
This is a heavy book though. Will require complete concentration and probably re reading a few times before the real value of this great text is clear to the reader.
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Great Information...
Yet another great book from a brilliant mind. Sowell should be required reading for upper high-school and college students.
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