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MamaLlama4DJT2020 15 points ago +15 / -0

He is a national treasure.

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IAbsolutelyDare 8 points ago +8 / -0

You've got his whole series of ethnic studies still to go!

  • Race & Culture

  • Migrations & Culture

  • Conquests & Culture

  • Ethnic America

  • Preferential Policies

Very useful when Burn Loot Murder is on the march.

I see you've got Discrimination & Disparities; these ones are basically those ideas applied to the whole world. The first four have tons of history, the last is more focused on policy. (And is much shorter. Sometimes the guy just knows too damn much.)

His theoretical magnum opus, if you have a theoretical brain, is Knowledge & Decisions. There's also a very readable outline of Marxist theory from when he had the 'fro and wore the black turtleneck lol.

Sowell deserves a constellation named after him.

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SilentWarrior 3 points ago +3 / -0

Thanks for the outline!

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Philgentry [S] 2 points ago +2 / -0

I’ve never been happier to have such a deluge of content to pour through

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Philgentry [S] 12 points ago +12 / -0

Basic Economics is the flagship, but it’s a long read. Black Rednecks & White Liberals is very interesting. The Quest for Cosmic Justice is short and sweet so it’s probably a good one to launch from. If you haven’t already I would start by watching some of his interviews and debates on ScrewTube or Rumble first. He is just fascinating to listen to, and his debates from the 70’s and 80’s will both satisfy and infuriate you, because it’s the same stupid arguments and misconceptions that continue to swirl around to this day, even though he has already eviscerated the arguments from the left. Just like Friedman did lol

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itsokaytobereggie 7 points ago +8 / -1

If you haven’t already, read his memoir, “A Personal Odyssey.” Super inspiring.

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Philgentry [S] 6 points ago +6 / -0

I’ll definitely add it to my collection! Thanks!

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PabloWilkano 4 points ago +4 / -0

Pretty sure he hates Trump as much as he hates Obama.. But I enjoy Sowell

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Philgentry [S] 5 points ago +5 / -0

He, like many, is not thrilled by some of Trumps flaws, but he is a big picture guy and a realist, so he is very supportive of the good Trump has done. I put him in the same boat as Victor Davis Hanson. Good men, and certainly not saboteurs in any meaningful sense.

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NUCLEAR-KRACEN 2 points ago +2 / -0

Try The Economics of Politics and Race Sowell is very understandable and underrated by MSEducation

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The_RedWolf 4 points ago +4 / -0

“Basic”

“Book is the size of the lord of the rings trilogy”

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ezekielBulver 3 points ago +3 / -0

super easy read though. Probably one of my favorite books in terms of approachable concepts.

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The_RedWolf 2 points ago +2 / -0

Awesome

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swimjim2 3 points ago +3 / -0

Economics isn't exactly a small topic.

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The_RedWolf 3 points ago +3 / -0

Oh I know I just found it funny

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Meme_war_ii_vet 4 points ago +4 / -0

Don't be fooled by big ole socialist titties...

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ezekielBulver 3 points ago +3 / -0

Read Intellectuals and Society. That one is a restatement of a lot of his work, but relates past ideas with respect to the lack of consequences faced by the intelligentsia. Love that man

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Philgentry [S] 1 point ago +1 / -0

It’s on my list! Thanks pede

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TheCremaster 3 points ago +3 / -0

Naming my son after him

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masticator_nord 3 points ago +3 / -0

I've only read Black Rednecks and White Liberals, and Charter Schools and Their Enemies. I enjoyed them both immensely.

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JustInTime2_ 2 points ago +2 / -0

Read Visions of the Anointed and then me if Black Rednecks and White Liberlas is your favorite Dr. Sowell’s book.

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Philgentry [S] 2 points ago +2 / -0

I’ve added it to my list! Thank you!

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JustInTime2_ 2 points ago +2 / -0

Welcome.

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HiddenDekuScrub 2 points ago +2 / -0

His "Einstein Syndrome" book saved my sanity as a parent. 😎

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junta 2 points ago +2 / -0

Sowell is possibly the greatest American of his generation.

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Philgentry [S] 1 point ago +1 / -0

Couldn’t agree more!

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10MMisbestMM 2 points ago +2 / -0

Basic economics should be a mandatory read for high schoolers.

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Philgentry [S] 1 point ago +1 / -0

Make its reading a requirement for seniors to graduate college too and you’d instantly save countless souls. We will call it, “Saving Souls with Sowell”

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ThickCheney 2 points ago +2 / -0

How “Basic” is Basic Economics? I just got done with the semester and don’t want to do too much thinking

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Philgentry [S] 2 points ago +2 / -0

It’s nothing like an Econ textbook, it’s more of a guide to how to think properly about the subject as a whole. It highlights aspects of economics that largely go ignored and helps to debunk myths and twisted concepts. It’s actually a very fun read!

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SakaSouffle 2 points ago +2 / -0

Discrimination and Disparities FTW