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For 2017 Summer (May-August)

For May we will look at Voegelin; for June we will look at politics; and for July and August we will look at literature and film. We also will be introducing a new feature in July.

For 2017 Fall (September-December)

For September we will look at Voegelin; for October, we will look at religion and politics in recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, when Luther sent his Theses to Albert of Brandenburg on October 31, 1517; for November we will examine the university and liberal education; and for December we will look at Plato.

November 6-24, 2017: Liberal Education

David Livingstone will begin this month’s theme with his article, “What Can Liberal Education Provides for Citizens of Liberal Democracy?” We will look at liberal education in the United States, Canada, and in the disciplines of history and literature as well as thinkers like Josef Pieper, Friedrich Schelling, Jeremy Waldron, Anthony Kronman, and Augustine.

Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 2017: Teaching in an Age of Ideology

We will conclude the year with a look at political philosopher as teachers: Eric Voeglein, Ellis Sandoz, Gerhart Niemeyer, John Hallowell, Leo Strauss, Harvey Mansfield, and Stanley Rosen. We also will publish our annual Christmas reading list.

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