The Genius of Thomas Sowell
Israel, The Jews & Sowell. With Dennis Prager.
Oct 18, 2023
Guest Dennis Prager explores Thomas Sowell's views on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, discussing topics such as the negative impact of affirmative action, the Jewish people's enduring hope, the courage and truth of Thomas Sowell, the pursuit of truth and a tragic vision of human nature, hope for peace, Prager University, censorship and attacks faced by Prager University, and the counterintuitive dynamic in the Jewish community.
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- Thomas Sowell emphasizes the importance of pursuing truth and leaving the left behind, advocating for a society based on truth and not ideology.
- Thomas Sowell argues that human beings are flawed and that compromises and trade-offs are necessary for any functioning society, contrasting the notion that arranging society in the right way can make everyone good.
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The Role of Courage in Tom Soul's Work
The essence of Tom Soul's work lies in truth-telling and the pursuit of truth, which requires courage. He fearlessly speaks unpopular truths, such as the fact that affirmative action hurts blacks despite their deserving it. Soul believes that the left, rooted in lies, dominates the university and much of the world. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing truth and leaving the left behind, advocating for a society based on truth and not ideology.
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