The James Madison Program
Founded in the summer of 2000, the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions in the Department of Politics at Princeton University is dedicated to exploring enduring questions of American constitutional law and Western political thought. The Program is also devoted to examining the application of basic legal and ethical principles to contemporary problems. To realize its mission, the James Madison Program implements a number of initiatives. The Program awards visiting fellowships and postdoctoral appointments each year to support scholars conducting research in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. The Program supports the James Madison Society, an international community of scholars, and promotes civic education by its sponsorship of conferences, lectures, seminars, and colloquia. The Program's Undergraduate Fellows Forum provides opportunities for Princeton undergraduates to interact with Madison Program Visiting Fellows and speakers. The Madison Program also awards a Senior Thesis Prize for Excellence in Constitutional Law and Political Thought each year. The success of the James Madison Program depends on the support of foundations and private individuals who share its commitment in advancing the understanding and appreciation of American ideals and institutions. We are deeply grateful to all who stand with us.
-Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions
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An example of the hoops one has to go through to correct the lies told by politicians.
# The Banjo: Music and Conversation with Robby George and Tony Trischka
The banjo was not born in the United States, but it became the quintessential American instrument.
Where was the banjo born?
I’m In 👍🏻, Arthur’s lecture on “the Economics of Happiness” was outstanding so feel privileged with the opportunity to hear him a second time
Great to see initiatives like this.
I'm here asking for your help. I'm not American and I'm working right now on a text about Academic Freedom in the USA from the legal perspective. I understand that it's based on the First Amendment, (not on other kind of legislation) and in the interpretations that the SCOPUS and other courts have made. Here below my questions:
1) is the above statement right or I'm mislead?
2) how is defined the "good protected" by the courts? Are they the freedom of speech of the scholars/professors, the stability of their work, the development of critical thinking among the students avoiding indoctrination or also something abstract of "higher" meaning e.g. the right of men to seek truth, the right of following the conscience or any other aspect related with abstract aspect of the common good or the anthropological needs of men... or something else?
3) are, at least in theory, the academic freedom's current legal institutions enough to really protect it in practice?
Thank you so much for your suggestions, explanations, corrections.
When will you be presenting podcasts?Princeton is so far away from Los Angeles.
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Placing a link to my profile.
"Think for yourself ! "
Don't be impressed by leftist rubber-stamping
"Nazi-kazi-paparazi".
Go Princeton!! Think for your self and don't fall for groupthink: "In today’s climate, it’s all-too-easy to allow your views and outlook to be shaped by dominant opinion on your campus or in the broader academic culture. The danger any student—or faculty member—faces today is falling into the vice of conformism, yielding to groupthink."
Makes sense to me?
"The only people who need fear open-minded inquiry and robust debate are the actual bigots, including those on campuses or in the broader society who seek to protect the hegemony of their opinions by claiming that to question those opinions is itself bigotry".
Those unaware of the extent of the decline of the liberal arts i America might find it startling that this needed to be said at all.
http://goo.gl/Y98R1T After all, other than free, critical inquiry, what are the liberal arts for?
That said, the 15 professors who signed on to this deserve praise -- and robust protection from the inevitable backlash from the brownshirt left.
" Iluminating our Differences while Honoring our Shared Humanity" (Diplomatic Society July 2017 release) This week in an exclusive interview, United Nations Representative for the International Center for Ethno/Religious Mediation (ICERM) Marla Mossman spoke to The Diplomatic Society Global Editor Srimal Fernando.
Srimal Fernando (SF): In almost six years of conflict in Syria close to half a million people have been killed and over 4 million more internally displaced. Perhaps now is the time for the conflicting parties and the International community to put an end to the years of hostilities. The road to peace can certainly be a very difficult. In that aspect what are your thoughts about building peace and reconciliation among the Syrian society?
Marla Mossman (MM) : I have outlined Practical tools for Peace Building, education and the essentials of safety and security. However, there is a need for skilled jobs. People want to work, take care of their families, and gain better lives for themselves and their children.
Yet there is vast unemployment due to lack of opportunities to learn new skills. This is stifling progress, especially the future for girls and boys (22- 28 ages). The post traumatic conditions they are experiencing need both physical and psychological support.
Governments and Private sectors can team up to create goals for a prosperous and vibrant society when the focus moves from war and violence to compassion and peace.
We can all do our share by practicing personal peace. Now is the time to eradicate the forces of hate, violence and terror. I do my part in my work and my art project of storytelling and photography. My Peace Caravan Project's motto is "Illuminating our Differences while Honoring our Shared Humanity."
