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Samford: Plato, Aristotle, and Madison on Democracy: Anarchy, Polity, and the Constitutional Republic

On March 27, 2023, the Colloquium on American Citizenship at Samford University will host Kirk Fitzpatrick for a public lecture on “Plato, Aristotle, and Madison on Democracy: Anarchy, Polity, and the Constitutional […]

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On the Morality of Chess

Franklin's thoughts about chess help us understand our founding principles

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SUNY-Geneseo: Against Sophisticated Cynicism – Socrates’ Philosophic Defense of Morality

On March 31, 2022, the Forum on Constitutionalism and Democracy at SUNY-Geneseo held  a virtual discussion with fellow Gregory McBrayer on modern day morality and what Plato can teach us […]

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RealClear Public Affairs: Greg Weiner on Republican Self-Government vs. Judicial Supremacy

JMC faculty partner Greg Weiner has written a piece for RealClear Public Affairs' s 1776 Series on the Supreme Court and republican self-government.

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Abraham Lincoln and the Preservation of the Union

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He is best known for his immense impact in leading our nation through a civil war and for ultimately abolishing slavery.

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Clemson University: Rome, Machiavelli, and the Fate of Imperial Republics

On January 23, 2020, the Lyceum Program at Clemson University, a new JMC partner program, will host JMC fellow Daniel Kapust to speak on Rome and Machiavelli's Discourses.

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Carthage College: The Philosophic Feminine in Plato’s Republic

On October 24, 2019, the Western Heritage Program at Carthage College, a JMC partner program, is hosting JMC fellow Charlotte Thomas for a lecture on women in Plato's Republic.

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Kinder Institute: Rethinking the History of American Government

On October 23, 2019, the Kinder Institute at the University of Missouri, a JMC partner program, will host Gautham Rao for a talk on approaches to grappling with the paradox of American government.

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American University: Plato’s Republic in Context

On October 1, 2019, American University's Political Theory Institute, a JMC partner program, will host Jacob Howland for a lecture on Plato's Republic in context.

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