Robert George and Cornel West - Truth Matters, A Book Talk
On September 25th, the Civitas Institute and School of Civic Leadership hosted Robert George and Cornel West for a talk on their new book, Truth Matters. Two of America’s most prominent public intellectuals confront the deep divisions in our society by modeling robust, respectful dialogue on questions at the heart of civic life.
The full event page can be found here.
Introduction by Sarah Beth Kitch, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Moderated by Justin Dyer, Dean of the School of Civic Leadership
Pursuit of Happiness
The Rise of Latino America
In The Rise of Latino America, Hernandez & Kotkin argue that Latinos, who are projected to become America’s largest ethnic group, are a dynamic force shaping the nation’s demographic, economic, and cultural future. Far from being a marginalized group defined by oppression, Latinos are integral to America’s story. They drive economic growth, cultural evolution, and workforce vitality. Challenges, however, including poverty, educational disparities, and restrictive policies, threaten their upward mobility. Policymakers who wish to harness Latino potential to ensure national prosperity and resilience should adopt policies that prioritize affordability, safety, and economic opportunity over ideological constraints.
Richard Epstein on Roman Law and Sociobiology
How and why Roman law worked, how it eventually fell apart, and sociobiology as a way to explain the foundations and limits of legal norms.
Welcome to the Manosphere
What counter-programming might resonate, reaching young men with the message that unhealthy conspiracism and cartoonish machismo need not be a part of a healthy striver mentality?
Celebrating Passover in Communist Exile
When we children found out the name of our feast, we had already crossed the big sea, eaten lots of bread dipped in sour milk, and the bitter herbs were beginning to taste quite sweet.
