[HumanaeVitae]

Oh, wait, you mean this one is new?

No, I distinctly remember the book as "A Conflict of Visions". Let me check that out...

Does this one address the main concept underlying conservatism as "articulated reason"? That's the statement I remember most from the book...

[WaterDragon]

"Articulation" is a big deal for the Lefties, according to Sowell. What is not intellectually studied, understood and "articulated" cleverly (cleverness is important)(by a properly educated elite) simply is not considered worthy to be called "knowledge".

A barely educated workingman with high morals and character, honoring his family, work, religion, neighbors, and patriotic to his nation -- is "knowledgeable" in a basic way that the intellectuals sneer at, and that the conservatives rely on to keep our society healthy and strong.

Most of what we "know" we may not be able to articulate cleverly. To the intellectuals that PROVES us to be ignoramuses in need of their control and guidance.

[HumanaeVitae]

Ah, perhaps it was liberalism that was "articulated reason". I don't have the book handy...BUMP for a great thread.