“The modern conservative is engaged in one of man’s oldest exercises of moral philosophy : that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.”
Ken was a great man, one of the greatest of the American Century, a philosopher, economist and bureaucrat extraordinaire. There are few people who bridge the gap between academia and policy effectiveness, fewer still who do it with such genuine charm. There was nothing like being invited by him to join in a late-party private talk over a dark drink.
fredrichlaricciasays
JFK honored him with the one job he wanted : US Ambassador to India. They were both class acts.
jessefellsays
A few years before his death, Professor Galbraith gave a lecture in Wakefield, about progressive reforms that he believed could make this country a better place to live in for everyone. He was old and in poor health but spoke with enthusiasm about this better America that he envisioned but could never live to see.
He reminded me of what was said of the ancient Roman statesman: Serit arbores quae prosint alteri saeculo. He plants trees that will benefit another generation.
Ken was a great man, one of the greatest of the American Century, a philosopher, economist and bureaucrat extraordinaire. There are few people who bridge the gap between academia and policy effectiveness, fewer still who do it with such genuine charm. There was nothing like being invited by him to join in a late-party private talk over a dark drink.
JFK honored him with the one job he wanted : US Ambassador to India. They were both class acts.
A few years before his death, Professor Galbraith gave a lecture in Wakefield, about progressive reforms that he believed could make this country a better place to live in for everyone. He was old and in poor health but spoke with enthusiasm about this better America that he envisioned but could never live to see.
He reminded me of what was said of the ancient Roman statesman: Serit arbores quae prosint alteri saeculo. He plants trees that will benefit another generation.
Rest in peace, Professor Galbraith.