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John is on page 134 of 304
Surprised at Sowell's characterization of preference for black-letter law under the constrained vision, versus the tradition of common law from precedents.

Also funny to almost characterize Rand as of the unconstrained vision.

The bit about the origin of the wreckers meme as part of the unconstrained vision makes sense; if human reason can overcome nature, the reason your plan is failing must be reasoning enemies.
Oct 27, 2025 12:30PM
A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles

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John is on page 68 of 304
I'm not sure I buy his central dichotomy here. It's an interesting account of conservatism derived from Enlightenment thinkers (who are a blind spot for me), but I'm surprised he hasn't connected it to classical or biblical ideas like original sin or Plato's philosopher-kings.
Oct 23, 2025 06:47PM
A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles


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