The main purpose of this seminar is to understand the fundamental ideas that shaped our open societies, which are built—at least in theory—on the principles of market economy and constitutional democracy. The seminar will focus on the contemporary issues and challenges as well as on the perennial questions such as:
How do we define the concept of justice?
How should we harmonize the demands for freedom and equality in contemporary society?
The seminar encourages free and civil discussion among participants. Students are expected to have completed required readings.
Readings include selections from works by Adam Smith, James Madison, Friedrich Hayek, John Maynard Keynes, John Rawls, and others.
Faculty
Fernando Luis Schuler, Professor and Researcher, Insper
Danilo Petranovich, Director, Abigail Adams Institute
Who should apply?
The seminar is open to advanced undergraduate, graduate students, & young professionals who are working in an area related to the seminar’s topic. Sessions begin at 9:00am. The seminar will be capped at twenty participants.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
This seminar is co-sponsored by Insper which exists to promote the transformation of Brazil through educating innovative leaders and applied research—acting with academic excellence and an integrated vision of knowledge that transcends traditional academic disciplines.