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Which of Galbraith's books addressed the notion of conventional wisdom?

  • The Affluent Society

  • The Culture of Contentment

  • The Anatomy of Power

  • Money: Whence It Came

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"The Affluent Society", written by John Kenneth Galbraith, delves into the idea of "conventional wisdom" as a collection of beliefs widely held by the general public without careful scrutiny or analysis. Galbraith argues that such conventional wisdom often perpetuates common misconceptions and serves as an obstacle to critical thinking and social progress.
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