What does it mean to say that a person acts (and thinks) "rationally"? Ancient philosophical thinkers responded that we must identify and pursue what is perceived to be "Truly Good" for all of humanity.
"Mental Illness as Cultural Problem with Examples from Modern Austrian Literature"
A conversation with Gary Hess History Dept. and Current Scholar in Residence, institute for the Study of Culture and Society (ICS)
"Presidential Leadership in Recent Wars: An Assessment of Truman, Johnson and Bush as Commanders-in-Chief" "Kremlin Bells and Bolsheviks: How Institutional Theory Explains the Failure of Revolutions"
"Experiments in Transculture: Rethinking Russian and American Creative Communication"; "2 Collective Improvisations"
The archetypal story of one selling his/her soul to the devil has been a featured plot device for novels, operas, movies, and theatrical ventures as well as a stimulus for various visual artists.
An interactive symposium on breaking the cycle of silence
Dr. Lawrence will share insights about her framework for healing and restorative justice through art. The exhibit was produced through a collaborative process and inspired by her workshops and events.
CoCo Fusco will present a documentary history of her past, present and forthcoming performance work.
Can the Subaltern Speak? Investigating the Subject of Irish Poetry in English.
Conversation topic: "Free Will in American Psychological Thought: From Jonathan Edwards to The Bell Curve"
Conversations at the Institute are informal gatherings where scholars and artists in residence at ICS discuss their work in progress with interested faculty, students, and members of the larger community.