Reconsideration.

Presents information related to several literary works of Thornstein Veblen, a social theorist. Discussion of several books written on Thornstein; Analysis of modern industrial society by Veblen; Veblen's reputation after the World War II; Comment on the social theory written by Veblen; Veblen's Darwinian approach to history; Assessment of Veblen's thought in the light of the liberal tradition by intellectual historians like Daniel Aaron; Observation by Veblen on the tendency of emulation.