THOMAS SOWELL
At 94, the wealth of studious knowledge accumulated over the years, and the vast storage of lived experiences at the highest levels of society.
Including the varied breath of insights, and the unique ability to analyse and simply, complex cultural, social, and political issues. Among certain circles, he is lovingly referred to as Father Wisdom.
Thomas Sowell is an African American economist, philosopher, sociologist, professor, and keen photographer. He is genuinely loved by all kind of people, from all persuasions in American societies.
BOOKS PUBLISHED & AVAILABLE!
He is the author of 45 books on a variety of subjects, including, Education, Economics, Politics, Social Living, and much more. Every single one is well worth the time and effort, not only because of the authentic originality, and new perspectives on age old viewpoints.
The style of narratives are on point with the times we are living in. Making the topics easy to understand, even when the issues outlined are complex. At the beginning of the 21st century, in this new era, we are submerged in a culture of chaos and confusion. The books written by Thomas Sowell, can only be described as offering signposts, assisting us to find routes to a better way.
QUOTES
“People who pride themselves on their “complexity” and deride others for being “simplistic” should realize that the truth is often not very complicated. What gets complex is evading the truth.”
He spent many years in academia, but eventually lost faith in the American education system, and abandon his academic career.
Sowell is well known for his social, cultural, and political commentary across all states in America. In 2016, he gave up writing syndicated columns in newspapers. He decided to concentrate more on his love and joy for photography, on a more leisurely basis.
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
Thomas Sowell was born in 1930, Carolina U.S.A. His family was among the large migration moving to the Northern States, in the attempt to escape the severe Jim Crow Laws in the Deep South.
In the 1940s, from age of 10 he grew up in Harlem, New York.
In 1951, he was recruited into the United States Marine, and experienced active duties during the Korean War.
In 1952, he was honourably discharged from military service.
He graduated from Harvard University in 1958. Thomas received a doctorate in economics, from the University of Chicago in 1968.
A Life Well Lived
“Thomas Sowell is among the most brilliant thinkers in the world today–deep, original, creative, fearless, intimidatingly erudite.
His gripping and improbable life story can only magnify one’s awe at this astonishing man’s accomplishments.”
The above written by Steven Pinker Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of How the Mind Works, and Enlightenment Now.
A video documentary about his life and career titled, ‘Common Sense In A Senseless World’ was also released in 2021.
In a series of talks and discussions, from his early activities to the present time, all are available to be seen on ‘YouTube.com’. Enter his name in the search engine and click! You are good to go!
“Some things are believed because they are demonstrably true. But many other things are believed simply because they have been asserted repeatedly—and repetition has been accepted as a substitute for evidence.” Thomas Sowell. Merry Celebrations & Happy New Year 2025! ACAP Team.