Pre-Term Seminar

Begin the World Over Again: The Ethics of Revolution

Saturday, January 10 | 1.00–7.30 | Elm Library

A half-day seminar exploring the ethics of revolution, examining the thinkers who influenced debates about the legitimacy of revolution at the time of the Declaration of Independence as well as present-day philosophical work on the ethics of revolutionary action. Readings include selections from Aquinas, Hobbes, Locke, Hannah Arendt and Allen Buchanan. Led by Peter Wicks.

Schedule
1.00-1.30 LUNCH
1.30-2.45 Session 1: Early modern philosophy and revolution
2.45-3.00 BREAK
3.00-4.15 Session 2: The philosophy of the Declaration of Independence
4.15-4.30 BREAK
4.30-5.45 Session 3: Current Debates on the Ethics of Revolution
6.00-7.30 DINNER @ MORY’S

The seminar is currently at capacity. If you would like to be added to the wait list please contact peter.wicks@elminstitute.org.