The 7th annual Thomistic Seminar for graduate students in philosophy and related disciplines is devoted to examining social philosophy, the crucial, but often neglected study of human experience "beneath" the political state and "above" individual conduct. 

Topics
Morality and Law
Personal Relationships
Education and Truth
History and Tradition
Work and Leisure
Civil Society and Environment

Faculty
John Haldane, University of St. Andrews
Sarah Broadie, University of St. Andrews
David Solomon, University of Notre Dame
Candace Vogler, University of Chicago

Eligibility to Apply
This seminar is open to graduate students in philosophy. Applications from students in other disciplines (e.g. theology or political theory), who nonetheless have a background in philosophy, will also be considered.

Application Process
Please click the link below to download and save a copy of the seminar's application form. Read the form's instructions carefully, collect the required materials (listed on the form), fill out the form,  save it, and submit the form and any other materials either by e-mail to ThomisticSeminar@gmail.com or by regular mail to John Doherty at the Witherspoon Institute (please see the form for full contact information). Recommendations must be sent by the recommender directly, not by the applicant.

APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 30, 2012


Registration Fee
A $250 fee will be required of all accepted students to serve as payment for all meals, housing, and readings. There is no fee for simply applying.

Please direct any questions to John Doherty at jdoherty@winst.org.