What is Classical Liberalism, Core Concept
IHS Summer Seminars
IHS Summer Seminars

Summer Seminars bring together graduate students and faculty to explore the nature of free society. Lectures, discussions, and evening socials lead to connections—intellectual and personal connections—that can last a lifetime.

IHS will host five-day seminars in Washington, DC and Chapel Hill, NC.

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Ideas in Progress
Getting Right With Reagan with Marcus Witcher
We have had a variety of U.S. presidents in the last 50 years. Some better than others, however Ronald Reagan is in rarefied air when it comes to status of former presidents. Why? In this episode of Ideas in Progress we listen in to a presentation given by Prof. Marcus Witcher on his book “Getting Right with Reagan."
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What is Classical Liberalism? with Emily Chamlee-Wright, Core Concept
What is Classical Liberalism? with Emily Chamlee-Wright
Introducing the Core Concepts videos: a series that explains the 12 core concepts of classical liberalism, as identified by the Institute for Humane Studies and Big Think. Institute for Humane Studies CEO Dr. Emily Chamlee-Wright provides an overview of these theories in the classical liberal tradition.
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IHS Discourse Initiative
Introducing The Discourse Initiative

The Discourse Initiative offers major research grants, small-scale awards, and opportunities for collaboration through programs like Research Workshops, Discussion Colloquia, and more. Learn how you can get involved today.

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What Soviet-Era Production Can Teach Us About Innovation in Higher Ed
What Soviet-Era Production Can Teach Us About Innovation in Higher Ed
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Video: Jonathan Haidt on the Coddling of the American Mind
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Core Classical Liberal Principles and Ideas
Core Classical Liberal Principles and Ideas

At the Institute for Humane Studies, we believe that ideas within the classical liberal intellectual tradition are a driving force of well-being for all people.

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The Liberating Power of Higher Education, Dr. Emily Chamlee-Wright, Dr. Chris Surprenant
The Liberating Power of Higher Education

In her new Forbes.com column, IHS President Dr. Emily Chamlee-Wright speaks with University of New Orleans professor Dr. Chris Surprenant about mass incarceration and considers what Ken Burns’ new PBS series, “College Behind Bars,” can teach us about “the liberating power of higher education.”

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PPE Video Series, Justice, Prof. Geoff Sayre-McCord
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Video Series & Digital Curriculum Resources

IHS has worked with leading PPE professors to create a series of 24 videos on foundational topics in PPE, and to pair them each with suggested readings and other resources to add to your syllabus or lesson plan. The videos are designed for viewing and discussion both inside and outside the classroom.

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IHS Sabbatical Research Fellowships
IHS Sabbatical Research Fellowships

Earn $50,000 for the study, research, and teaching of classical liberal ideas!

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Sabbatical Research Fellowships
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Video Series & Digital Curriculum Resources

Presented by the Institute for Humane Studies and the John Templeton Foundation

This project provides valuable new teaching tools for faculty in the interdisciplinary field of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

IHS has worked with leading PPE professors to create a series of 24 videos on foundational topics in PPE, and to pair them each with suggested readings and other resources to add to your syllabus or lesson plan. The videos are designed for viewing and discussion both inside and outside the classroom.

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