Summer Seminars
Sample Lectures
For a taste of the seminar experience, watch these lectures from past summer seminars. The lectures focus on history, philosophy, political science, and economics. At each seminar, the professors come from at least three different disciplines.
History | ||
The American Founding in Practice | ||
History professor Rob McDonald gives a lecture on the conflict between the ideals of the American Revolution, such as individual liberty, and unfortunate realities of the time, such as slavery. Rob McDonald will teach at Exploring Liberty. | ||
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Economics | ||
Incentives & Institutions | ||
Economics professor Howie Baetjer of Towson University discusses how institutions, both public and private, affect the incentives that individuals face. These incentives impact the issues people care about, such as wildlife conservation. This talk was recorded at a past Exploring Liberty seminar. | ||
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Philosophy | ||
On Robert Nozick and Liberty | ||
Chris Freiman explores the political philosophy of 20th century American philosopher Robert Nozick, including his views on fairness, justice, and equality. Chris Freiman will teach at Morality, Capitalism & Freedom. | ||
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Political Science | ||
Local Government and Governance | ||
Political economy professor Randy Simmons gives a personal perspective on the topic of local government, sharing his past experiences both as a city councilman and as mayor in a small town. Simmons explains how local governments can abuse their power. Randy Simmons will teach at one of the Liberty & Society seminars. | ||
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The summer seminars vary by topic,
complexity, and career path.
