John Zumbrunnen: Constitution Day Lecture – September 14, 2017
John Zumbrunnen delivered our 2017 Constitution Day Lecture: ‘If You Can Keep It:’ Benjamin Franklin and Constitutional Legitimacy.”
1409, 2017
1409, 2017
John Zumbrunnen: Political Theory Workshop – September 14, 2017
Join us at 4:00 on September 14 for the first Political Theory Workshop of the 2017-2018 school-year. John Zumbrunnen will be giving a talk titled: “‘Balanc’d Between Principle and Inclination:’ Benjamin Franklin and David Hume.” In addition to being a Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, John Zumbrunnen is also the director of the American Democracy Forum. He is the author of Silence and Democracy: Athenian Politics in Thucydides’ History (Penn State, 2008) and Aristophanic Comedy and
1402, 2017
Graduate Conference in Political Theory – February 23-24, 2017
Join us for the 2017 Graduate Conference in Political Theory! Jennifer Pitts will be giving a keynote address on Thursday night entitled “Boundaries of the International.” Professor Pitts is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. Her research interests include modern political thought, international political thought, the history of international law, empire, and global justice. She is the author of A Turn to Empire: The Rise of Imperial Liberalism in Britain and France (Princeton: Princeton University
0202, 2017
Visions of Freedom Living Learning Community Recruiting New Members
The Visions of Freedom Living Learning Community is currently recruiting new members. The purpose of the community is to provide a living opportunity for Duke sophomores, juniors and seniors who have a passion for politics, economics and philosophy. Click on this link for information about becoming a member.
