George Washington had an ambition for a country where people felt safe and free to flourish. On January 31, we will discuss the prospects for this ambition with two political scientists from Iowa State University. Join us
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Becoming moral requires recognizing that other people aren't just part of your own ego's journey.
Dr. Scott Samuelson introduces an idea from philosopher Iris Murdoch.
Love is the difficult realization that something besides oneself is real.
-Iris Murdoch
A very fine conclusion to our series on faith, hope, and love with professor Scott Samuelson. Thanks to all Iowans who attended and partook!
Happy to be in @thedispatch today talking about some ways in which America has faced down radicalism and political division in the past, and how we are doing something similar with @LyceumMovement
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What is the difference between hope and mere optimism? What's worth putting hope in? What does hope look like in action? Join us next Saturday, 10:00 AM at Big Grove Brewery, for the conclusion of this series: Is Love a Virtue?https://t.co/juTyspdCWO
"And so remember: in a difficult moment, / You must be the ambassador of dreams". -Czeslaw Milosz
Full of hope, Lyceum goers braved the ice and snow for another great conversation on Saturday, this time on the virtue of hope.
We're delighted to have Michael Wear among our world class speakers for the Des Moines Festival of Ideas. With experience in the Obama White House and several books to his name, Michael is a deep thinker on the relationship between faith and public life.https://t.co/noo9jljd8z