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Book · 1999 · Equality

The Quest for Cosmic Justice

by Thomas Sowell · Brought up by 3 people on 3 podcasts

The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 1 episode discusses it), through . Most frequently brought up by Allie Beth Stuckey (1 episode), Jordan Peterson (1 episode) and Ben Shapiro (1 episode) on Lex Fridman Podcast (1 episode), The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (1 episode) and The Megyn Kelly Show (1 episode).

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I think um uh Thomas Soul has a great book called The Quest for Cosmic Justice and uh I remember him saying in that book that meritocracy uh like capitalism is a word that was actually coined by its enemies.
Jordan Peterson · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · Aug 2024 Listen at 53:03

Questions about The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell

Who recommends The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell on podcasts?

Allie Beth Stuckey (1 episode) and Jordan Peterson (1 episode) have recommended The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 3 podcasts (2 people recommended it).

Which podcasts mention The Quest for Cosmic Justice the most?

Lex Fridman Podcast (1 episode), The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (1 episode) and The Megyn Kelly Show (1 episode).

Is The Quest for Cosmic Justice recommended, or only discussed?

The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell was recommended in 2 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 1 episode, as of 2024-08-22.

What do people say about The Quest for Cosmic Justice?

Jordan Peterson on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (2024-08-22): "I think um uh Thomas Soul has a great book called The Quest for Cosmic Justice and uh I remember him saying in that book that meritocracy uh like capitalism is a word that was actually coined by its enemies."

When was The Quest for Cosmic Justice last mentioned on a podcast?

The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell was last recommended on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast by Jordan Peterson on 2024-08-22.

The best things said about it

2 of 4 · every mention
Recommended
He wrote this great book called quest for cosmic justice where he talks about these people who are basically social engineers.
Allie Beth Stuckey The Megyn Kelly Show · Dec 2021
Discussed
The Quest for Cosmic justice as Thomas Soul suggests is something that government is generally incapable of doing and more often than not botches and makes things worse.
Ben Shapiro Lex Fridman Podcast · Jan 2024

Where and when it comes up

Why people recommend it

The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell is a critical examination of social justice policies and the limits of government intervention in society. Jordan Peterson brought up the book on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast during a conversation with Coleman Hughes, noting that Sowell explained how terms like meritocracy and capitalism were originally coined by their enemies. Similarly, Allie Beth Stuckey recommended the book on The Megyn Kelly Show, explaining that it brilliantly analyzes the mindset of social engineers and exposes the inherent flaws behind contemporary social justice initiatives. Ben Shapiro also referenced Sowell's arguments during a debate on the Lex Fridman Podcast, emphasizing the perspective that governments are generally incapable of achieving cosmic justice and usually end up making societal problems worse through their interference. Shapiro highlighted this viewpoint to illustrate conservative principles regarding human nature and the dangers of overreaching state authority. Across these various podcast appearances, the speakers used Sowell's insights to critique modern political ideologies, challenge progressive orthodoxies, and argue against the feasibility of centrally planned utopian social engineering projects.

Every mention

4 quotes from 3 episodes
Allie Beth Stuckey he wrote this great book called quest for cosmic justice where he talks about these people who are basicall… 1
Recommended
“he wrote this great book called quest for cosmic justice where he talks about these people who are basically social engineers”
Jordan Peterson I think um uh Thomas Soul has a great book called The Quest for Cosmic Justice and uh I remember him saying… 1
Recommended
“I think um uh Thomas Soul has a great book called The Quest for Cosmic Justice and uh I remember him saying in that book that meritocracy uh like capitalism is a word that was actually coined by its enemies”
Ben Shapiro The Quest for Cosmic justice as Thomas Soul suggests is something that government is generally incapable of… 1
Discussed
“The Quest for Cosmic justice as Thomas Soul suggests is something that government is generally incapable of doing and more often than not botches and makes things worse”
Discussed
“The quest for cosmic justice, as Thomas Sowell suggests, is something that government is generally incapable of doing and more often than not botches and makes things worse.”

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