Intellectuals and Society

by Thomas Sowell

An examination of intellectuals’ influence on public debate and the incentives shaping their arguments.

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Intellectuals and Society appears in 2 currently documented source-backed recommendations.

Anish Acharya Technology founder; investor and product operator

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Andreessen Horowitz · 2023-07-13 · accessed 2026-10-01

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Named recommendation of Sowell; source2012 describes revised edition, not original work publication.

Anish Acharya Technology founder; investor and product operator

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Documented citation: Anish Acharya recommends Sowell’s book for its account of intellectuals and public debate.

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Andreessen Horowitz · 2025-11-07 · accessed 2026-10-01

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