Social Justice Fallacies

In just 130 easy-to-read pages, plus citations, Sowell demolishes the idiotic notions and practices the loud-mouthed social justice warriors are pushing down our throats. Full of actual data and statistics to support his case, this a must-read if you want to debate any of the liberal/left crowd.

Sowell is an impressive writer. It's a rather thin book, but full of "hey wait, you're saying this, but did you consider that" kinds of insights.

If you are paying attention to recent events, you won't be disappointed with this book. Understanding our evolution in history is important. Very smart individual! Eye opening!

I appreciate the amount of research and documentation that goes into a Thomas Sowell book. And for me it takes a while to absorb the information he conveys in his works. This one is no exception. His motto seems to be "If you can't put your claims to an objective test, then you're just stating opinion with nothing to back it up." I like that philosophy.

Every time I see Thomas Sowell being interviewed (previously or recently), as an average person, I am amazed how much this man knows. This book, 'Social Justice Fallacies', quietly and calmly lays out his observations and insight that we sorely need in today's fractured society. Unfortunately, those who would benefit from reading this book will never consume his wisdom, because it will never be consumed on social media. Oh well, the elites will continue to rule this country and the folks struggling every day will never know why. Worth the read and wholeheartedly worth the price. Do yourself a favor and enlighten yourself.

Social Justice Fallacies delves into the unintended consequences of policies stemming from social justice advocacy. The author takes a clear, fact-driven approach to highlight the adverse effects of these policies, using a blend of American and international history. By grounding his arguments in historical context, the book demonstrates how social justice movements, while often well-intentioned, can sometimes lead to more harm than good.One of the standout aspects of the book is the author’s use of data and examples of minority groups that have thrived without the need for direct social justice interventions. He presents a compelling case that success for marginalized communities often comes from within, through self-determination, perseverance, and personal responsibility, rather than through external social justice policies.The book challenges conventional narratives and offers a refreshing perspective on the relationship between public policy and actual outcomes. It’s well-researched and avoids the trap of emotional rhetoric, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the broader impacts of social justice movements from a more pragmatic lens.

The first 2-3 chapters really wowed me. It made ne connector read the rest which I thought was terrific information as well.

If you watch the incessant and destructive battles of Social Justice warriors without understanding the motivations of the revolution or the objectives of the culture war, you are not alone. If you see examples of "wokeness" and come to understand it more as a shield or facade as opposed to demonstrations of unique insight and singular enlightenment, you are not alone. If you hear government "experts" and neo-socialist academics speak and their words sound like gobbledygook, you are not alone.Dr. Thomas Sowell is an academic. He is an economist by training in the vein of Fredrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, and Walter Williams. Like those others, he has been an active social commentator, and he has been a prolific writer and speaker for roughly half a century. Early in his academic career, he followed the prevailing zeitgeist and became attracted to leftist "ideals" and socialist propaganda. Through further learning and empirical analysis, he discovered that slogans are not facts and that theories have real-world consequences.In his recent book - which is one of many that I would recommend, Sowell takes just 130 pages to dismantle the framework of the Social Justice movement. He presents the movement as the house of cards that it is. He clearly identifies the flaws and failings, and he warns of the consequences as it inevitably comes crashing down.Sowell's writings stem not merely from his own inspiration and imagination. The book in its entirety is just over 200 pages. Some of those pages include an index for easy reference, but nearly 60 pages are endnotes, where Sowell cites references and sources and authorities to support his propositions.The next time some leftward leaning would-be revolutionary starts spouting off at the mouth in an effort to serve you an unpalatable word salad, ask for their sources. Ask for the supporting authorities. Ask for the empirical data. Almost certainly they will not have a well-reasoned or convincing reply. They likely will argue adamantly that their opinion is just "right(eous)" or that the answer "feels good" (to them personally). Theirs are philosophies of sentiment and emotion not rationality and reason.If their opinions are founded in Collectivism and its denominational offshoots of Marxism, Socialism, and Communism, they are zealots, who have embraced fully a leftist cult(ure). Nevertheless, their zeal does not alter facts and reality. If they start citing a bunch of recent academic theories, as if knowledge and education sprang forth only with the advent of the interwebs, it is unlikely that they have a true understanding of what they are saying.They act as if they have divined elements of truth, which somehow remained hidden from the rest of humanity for thousands of years. They want to believe that they have stumbled upon something new, different, and unique, but in ignorance or naivete, they are merely recycling, rebranding, and regurgitating failed philosophies from the past. Being ignorant of the past, they commit themselves to repeating destructive histories, and in a perverse sense of "equality," they seek to condemn all others to the same disastrous fate.Sowell and other similar writers know those histories. They have endeavored to share with us what they have learned. The readings are not easy. The facts are not always pleasant or flattering. Nevertheless, they offer a better understanding of the common reality, in which we all must live. They offer the information to refute and rebut the lies and delusions, which are so popular and widespread today. In defense of injustice, arm yourself with worthwhile knowledge and accurate information.

Excelente fonte de conhecimento para entender a grandeza do movimento conservador no mundo

Still reading but author- exposes all the wok fallacies such as inclusion & diversity & how they lead to Marxist ideologies, denegrading our democratic rule of law & dismissing faith in whatever our religious beliefs.Wok addresses rectifying past injustices by complete destruction of historical statues instead of preserving what was & adding positive historical updates to show how our democracy has evolved.Wok emphasizes collective responsibility & endorses payment to all oppressed.Typical blm tactics of widespread violence & blm organizets now multimillionaires having stolen funds for all blacks ... for themselves. The real estate purchased with stolen money is breathtaking !Wok language and terminology reflects an awareness of the impact words can have on perpetuating long outdated stereotypes or reinforcing their wok power dynamics.BLM always encourage individuals to recognize and understand their own "privileges" based on factors like race, gender, or socio-economic status. This self-awareness is used as a crucial step towards fostering empathy to their cause. They encourage children to be open to change their sex & to physically undergo sex changes.The substantial information garnered from this book has led me to this conclusion:Blm, wok have created a collective effort to dismantle democracy & create marxism in business, government (hire by skin colour & not qualifications) & our interpersonal relations.Current Harvard president & anti-semite, Gay, finally steps down after refusal to admit to Jew hatred at Harvard.

Thomas Sowell zerlegt unaufgeregt und rein faktenbasiert jede Menge liebgewordener Narrative. Ein Autor, der im deutschsprachigen Raum wesentlich mehr Aufmerksamkeit verdient.

I came across his writings from some videos on social media and wanted to read more. Even though he's now very old, his mind is clearly able to see with one hundred per cent clarity the absurdities at the heart of 'social justice' and more particularly - and this is extremely relevant given the author's background - the damage it has done to generations of black families. What comes across strongly in the book is that the real enemies at the heart of this are white, middle class (large L) liberals who have adopted social justice as a quasi religion following the demise of Christianity as an influence on our culture. Every chapter pops with fallacies, absurdities and explanations that make your jaw drop, but do provide valuable insights into the near-insanity of the modern west, where we've abandoned 2,000 ideas of what works well enough for ideology that has NOTHING underneath it about from the idea of "muh feelings". You should read this book for sure - I enjoyed it.

El libro ha llegado en perfectas condiciones y en la fecha que se me anunció.