The Vision of the Anointed

This review is about Thomas Sowell’s “The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy”. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in political philosophy, social science and the impact of policy on society. In it, Sowell offers an insightful analysis of how intellectuals often pursue policies that ignore reality, are based on self-congratulatory assumptions, and ultimately hurt the very people they intend to help. With his characteristic clarity and candor, Sowell provides readers with an invaluable look into the underlying motivations and flawed logic behind many popular policies today.