Higher Ed
11th Annual Intercollegiate Symposium
This event will highlight the role of civil friendship within the American regime, with seminars and a keynote speaker.
We are pleased to provide a space for students, faculty, and members of the community to gather and discuss the questions that connect us. This year our symposium will be on October 16-17th at Lee University.
This year’s theme is “Self-Evident? Seeking Understanding through Civil Discourse.” Readings will draw on politics, philosophy, history, and literature to explore the challenges of serious discussion on contentious issues. We’ll consider how charitable dialogue can find common ground that respects each interlocutor and appreciates the weight of what’s at stake. We’ll be joined by Dr. Matthew Dinan from St. Thomas University to provide a keynote lecture on Civic Friendship.
The CRC is able to host this symposium thanks to the continued support of Lee University, our alumni, the Jack Miller Center, the Institute for Humane Studies, and members of the broader Cleveland community.