Summer
Conference 2008
Ayn
Rand's
Atlas Shrugged
and
the Moral Foundations of Capitalism
• What is the moral basis
for a free market?
• How do individual rights function in a capitalist
society?
• What does the history of capitalism teach us about its
moral basis?
• How is Ayn Rand’s view of capitalism unique?
The Clemson Institute for the
Study of Capitalism is pleased to accept
applications for its second annual summer
conference for college students. We invite you to join
us for an exciting three-day program of lectures,
seminars, and discussions. Students will arrive on June
5 and depart on June 9, with the main event running on
June 6 through June 8.
Exciting
Programs:
Students will participate in an intensive and exciting
program exploring the moral foundations of capitalism and
Ayn Rand’s novel Atlas
Shrugged. Students will attend
lectures, participate in small-group seminar-style
discussions, and question and answer sessions. Outside of
class, students can relax and socialize on Clemson’s
campus. Evening activities will include a barbecue dinner,
a meet and greet with the faculty, and a career advice
discussion.
Full
Scholarships Available:
The Clemson Institute will be accepting qualified
undergraduate students to participate in the summer program
on full scholarships. (A limited number of spaces may be
available for students in graduate programs. Fill out
the contact form for more information.) All
housing and meals will be provided on the campus of
Clemson University. Attending students are eligible for
up to $500 for travel. Reading materials will be
provided.
Faculty:
The Clemson Institute has assembled a faculty of leading
scholars and teachers who study the moral foundations of
capitalism, specializing in fields ranging from history and
literature to philosophy, political science, and economics.
Our faculty join students for meals and interact with them
outside of class for informal discussions and questions.
Faculty will include Andrew Bernstein (Visiting Professor, Marist
College), Richard Ebeling (President, Foundation for
Economic Education), Onkar Ghate (Senior Fellow, The Ayn Rand
Institute), Eric Daniels (Research Assistant
Professor, Clemson University), and Brad Thompson (Executive Director, The
Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism).
Application
Information:
To apply to the Clemson Institute’s Summer Conference,
simply fill out the application form
(CISCapp.doc) and return it by March 5,
2008 to edan@clemson.edu or via postal mail (must be
postmarked by March 5) at:
Clemson Institute for the Study
of Capitalism
Summer
Conference
343 Sirrine Hall — Box 341310
Clemson, SC 29634-1310