A Conflict of Visions

“A Conflict of Visions” by Thomas Sowell explores the contrasting views of human nature that shape our political debates and conflicts. Sowell describes two primary visions: the “constrained” vision, which sees human nature as inherently selfish and unchanging, and the “unconstrained” vision, which views human nature as perfectible and capable of significant change. These differing perspectives influence people’s opinions on various political, ethical, and social issues.