First Principles: Natural Law and the Theologico-political Question
July 17–30, 2016
First Principles: Natural Law and the Theologico-political Question is a two-week seminar in Princeton, New Jersey, for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. This year’s seminar focuses on the relation between natural law and the theologico-political question, that is, the question of the best way of life, enshrined in the best laws, supported by the best form of political regime.
Students will examine this relation in the works of Thomas Aquinas, Thomas More, Eric Voegelin, Pierre Manent, selected works from the Vatican on political life (Libertas, Quas Primas and Dignitatis Humanae), and key documents of the American Founding.
Faculty
Thomas D. D’Andrea, University of Cambridge
Geoffrey Vaughan, Assumption College
Gerard Wegemer, University of Dallas
Eligibility
This seminar is open to advanced undergraduate and pre-dissertation graduate students with interests in natural law and moral and political philosophy.
Application Requirements and Instructions
Please submit the following forms and documents via email to FirstPrinciples@winst.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until April 16, 2016:
1. Curriculum Vitae or résumé with all previous academic and professional experience.
2. Cover Letter expressing the reasons for your interest in the seminar and discussing any relevant experience or familiarity with the topic.
3. One Letter of Recommendation from a professor with whom you have recently studied.
4. Writing Sample of no more than 15 pages.
Please be sure that your CV or résumé includes your full name, date of birth, mailing address, email address, phone number, and nationality.
Registration Fee
There is a non-refundable $400 registration fee required of all accepted applicants. This fee covers tuition, room, and board for the duration of the seminar.
Questions?
Email Felix Miller at fmiller@winst.org
