Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
Apply by March 15 to receive a free book.
Learn more about liberty this summer! Explore the ideas that shaped the modern world—ideas that helped end slavery, introduce religious freedom, and inspire the women’s suffrage movement. Discuss the fundamental, yet still contested, idea that individual rights precede governments. From breakfast ‘till the evening social, debate the ideas of liberty with peers from around the world and exceptional professors.
This summer -- Sleep Less. Think More.
IHS Summer Seminars provide an opportunity to learn about classical liberal ideas, such as individual rights and free markets, and apply these ideas to topics in history, economics, philosophy and many other disciplines. Choose from 11 weeklong, interdisciplinary seminars that vary according to topic complexity, career path, and academic interest.
Participation is free! Through the generosity of donors, IHS is able to offer the seminars for free. Lectures, housing, meals and books are provided by IHS; participants only pay for their own travel. The seminars are open to undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates.
The seminars are an ideal intellectual environment—outstanding professors, inquisitive students, and vigorous discussion on a beautiful college campus. A typical seminar day is filled with lectures, discussion groups, and a nightly social. Professors are available throughout the seminar to discuss lecture topics — it’s like office hours for one week!
Depending on the seminar, you might learn about topics such as natural rights, public choice, or spontaneous order. Lectures will touch on policies that maximize individual autonomy and minimize government compulsion. Professors will explain how government regulations can produce unintended consequences and how classical liberal ideas can peacefully address many chronic policy issues – from healthcare to pollution to immigration to banking.
"I have learned more in one week than I do in some semester-long courses. This experience will help me for the rest of my career and schooling." - Quinn Gribben
The seminars take place on beautiful college campuses throughout the United States. During the afternoon breaks, you’re bound to find a pickup game of Frisbee football or you can just relax. The afternoon and evening of one day of the seminar is free for exploring the nearby town.
Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a week discussing the ideas of liberty with professors, students and recent graduates from around the world. Choose a seminar that introduces the ideas of liberty or delves into advanced classical liberal topics or focuses on a career path. Whichever seminar you choose, you will deepen your understanding of ideas that allow humans to flourish and prosper.
"One of the best and purest educational experiences of my life… Also, the most fun." Anna Thorn
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
Apply by March 15 to receive a free book.