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University of Houston: Liberal Education and Citizenship in a Free Society

February 23-25, 2023, the University of Houston’s Tocqueville Forum on American Ideas and Institution will hold a Liberal Education and Citizenship in a Free Society Conference hosting Keynote Speakers Jim Ceaser, […]

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University of Houston: The Humanities, Ethics, and Biotechnology

On April 11, 2022, the University of Houston’s Tocqueville Forum on American Ideas and Institutions will host Donald Drakeman to give a talk on his new book, From Breakthrough to Blockbuster: […]

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Apply Now: Civil Discourse Project Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities/Political Science at Duke University

The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University is accepting applications for one-year Civil Discourse Project postdoctoral fellowship in the humanities or political science.

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Arizona State University: Lessons Learned and Tough Choices in Public Leadership

On March 29, 2022, the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University, a JMC partner program, hosted Heather Wilson, the president of University of Texas […]

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Yeshiva University: Aristotle, Maimonides, and the Politics of Ethics Today

The Straus Center at Yeshiva University, a JMC partner program, hosted James Diamond to speak on Aristotle, Maimonides, and how these two thinkers—one ancient, and one medieval—can enrich our political-ethical […]

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UC-Berkeley: The Dubious Morality of Modern Administrative Law

On February 8, 2022, the Public Law and Policy Program at UC-Berkeley will be hosting Richard A. Epstein for a discussion of modern administrative law.

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Michelle Schwarze: Recognizing Resentment – Sympathy, Injustice, and Liberal Political Thought

Michelle Schwarze, JMC Assistant Professor of Political Science, has written a book Recognizing Resentment, which explores injustice and resentment within the realm of politics.

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University of Alaska-Anchorage: “Can the Family Survive Modernity?”

The Chartwell Lecture Series at the University of Alaska-Anchorage will be hosting Scott Yenor for a lecture on cultural trends and family life.

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Princeton: “Statesmanship as Human Excellence: Exemplars of Greatness, Courage, and Moderation”

On October 27, 2021, the James Madison Program at Princeton University will host a discussion with JMC fellow Daniel Mahoney on statesmanship and human excellence.

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Robert Burton & Zachary German: Constitutional Humility and Judicial Virtue

JMC fellow Robert Burton and Zachary German have recently co-written an article for American Political Thought Journal, "Constitutional Humility: The Contested Meaning of a Judicial Virtue."

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American Political Thought: Spring 2021 Issue

American Political Thought, a JMC-supported journal, has recently published its Spring 2021 issue featuring pieces by JMC academics.

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Apply Now: Arete Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities or Political Science at Duke University

The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University is accepting applications for a one-year Arete Initiative postdoctoral fellowship in the humanities or political science.

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University of West Florida: A New Perspective on the Meaning of Platonic Political Philosophy

On April 26, 2021, the University of West Florida will be hosting JMC fellow Ariel Helfer for a virtual lecture on Plato's Letters.

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University of Alaska-Anchorage: “Reason and Politics: The Meaning of Virtue and Freedom”

The Chartwell Lecture Series at the University of Alaska-Anchorage will be hosting Mark Blitz for a virtual lecture on the connection between good character and freedom.

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Washington Post: George Will on Steven Smith’s Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes

In an opinion piece for the Washington Post, George Will considers faculty partner Steven Smith's recent book, Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes.

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Apply Now: Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Tulane University

Tulane University is currently accepting applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy to begin Fall 2021.

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Texas State University: The Founders on Religion, Morality, and Republicanism

On March 3, 2021, the Discourse in Democracy Series at Texas State University will be hosting faculty partner Carl Richard for a discussion of the founders' view of religion and republicanism.

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Robinson Woodward-Burns: Emerson on Mobbing, War, and Abolition

JMC fellow Robinson Woodward-Burns has recently written an article for the Journal of Politics on Ralph Waldo Emerson, self-reliance, and moral principles.

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Ohio University: “Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire”

On October 27, 2020, the George Washington Forum at Ohio University will be hosting Rebecca Henderson for a lecture on her latest book, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire.

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Antong Liu on Kantian Honor: “The Constant Companion of Virtue”

JMC fellow Antong Liu has written a piece for The Review of Politics on Kant's view of honor and its political implications.

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Allen Guelzo: “On Abraham Lincoln”

Faculty partner Allen Guelzo has written an article for National Review on Abraham Lincoln, the constitutionality of slavery, and changing views of Lincoln's legacy.

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Daniel Mahoney: Revisiting France’s Strange Defeat

JMC fellow Daniel Mahoney has just written an article for Law & Liberty on World War II's effects on French political thought.

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James Ceaser: Between Us and the State of Nature

JMC board member James Ceaser has written an article for Law & Liberty that speaks on government's duty to maintain public safety and protection of law.

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Karen Taliaferro on Originalism’s Promise

JMC fellow Karen Taliaferro has written a review of Originalism's Promise: A Natural Law Account of the American Constitution for Starting Points Journal.

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Gregory Collins: Commerce and Manners in Edmund Burke’s Political Economy

JMC fellow Gregory Collins has recently written a book, Commerce and Manners in Edmund Burke's Political Economy. It has been published online and was released in print form June 2020.

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Pavlos Papadopoulos: Plagues, Ancient and Modern

JMC fellow Pavlos Papadopoulos has written an article for Law & Liberty on the Athenian Plague and our current social distancing.

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Robert Saldin: “Never Trump” and the Revolt of the Conservative Elites

JMC faculty partner Robert Saldin has recently coauthored a book with Steven Teles, Never Trump: The Revolt of the Conservative Elites.

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Glenn Moots on Virtual Teaching and Philosophical Responses to COVID-19

JMC faculty partner Glenn Moots has recently written articles for Law & Liberty and Public Discourse on philosophical approaches to COVID-19 and its effect on higher education.

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Christianity in America and Christian Political Thought

As Easter draws near on April 12, the Jack Miller Center recognizes and examines the impact of Christianity on political thought, the American Founding, and American political development.

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Villanova: Sport, Culture, and Ethics

On March 25, 2020, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University, a JMC partner program, will host JMC fellow Michael Poliakoff to speak on the role of sport in ancient Greek culture.

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Roosevelt: Searching for Self-Knowledge in Hamlet

On March 2, 2020, the Montesquieu Forum for the Study of Civic Life at Roosevelt University, a JMC partner program, will welcome Charlie Gustafson-Barrett for a lecture on Hamlet.

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Harvard University: The Moral Basis of Alleviating Poverty

On March 6, 2020, the Program on Constitutional Government at Harvard University will host a lunchtime lecture with Howard Husock on morality and the reduction of poverty.

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Villanova: Catholicism and the Morality of Free Markets

On February 13, 2020, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University, a JMC partner program, will host William Cavanaugh and Jay Richards for a debate on religion's relationship to economics.

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Remembering Veterans Day

Veterans Day honors the bravery and sacrifice of all American veterans, past and present.

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Andrew Delbanco: The 2019 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Nonfiction

JMC faculty partner Andrew Delbanco has won a 2019 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for his book, The War Before the War, which explores how fugitive slaves helped push the nation towards civil war.

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Indiana Lecture on the Transformation of the Family

Amy Wax will discuss the change the family has undergone in a lecture at Indiana University Bloomington's Ostrom workshop.

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Notre Dame lecture on Sex, Morality, and the Constitution

Professors Alexander Tsesis and Thomas G. West will discuss sexual morality and the Constitution at Notre Dame.

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Witherspoon Summer Seminar Applications Now Open

The Witherspoon Institute is now accepting applications for the summer 2018 seminars.

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