The Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism is happy to announce its sixth annual Summer Conference for students, titled “Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged and the Moral Foundations of Capitalism.” They’re accepting applications now. The conference will feature an in-depth analysis of Rand’s magnum opus and explore the following questions:
- What is the moral basis for a free market?
- How do individual rights function in a capitalist society?
- What does the history of capitalism teach us about its moral basis?
- How is Ayn Rand’s view of capitalism unique?
The conference features lectures by Craig Biddle, Eric Daniels, Richard Ebeling, and Andrew Bernstein as well as special guest to be announced soon.
The conference will take place on the Clemson University campus from May 24 – 28th. Scholarships are available to qualified undergraduate and graduate students, including housing, meals, and a travel stipend. For more information and to apply, visit the 2012 conference website. Testimony from conference alumni, video highlights, and an FAQ are also available.
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2012.
