Deadline: 15 July, 2011
Open to: students between 18 and 28 years
Costs: All students are asked for a contribution of 40 Euro.
The Austrian based conservative, free market oriented initiative Europa Institut together with the renowned US Acton Institute host the 8th “Toward a Free and Virtuous Society Conference”(FAVS) Europe from September 15-18, 2011 in Austria (Sonntagberg).
“Toward a Free and Virtuous Society (FAVS)”
FAVS Conferences offer an introduction to the moral foundations of personal and economic liberty. By combining an in-depth treatment of economic principles with principles of social justice and anthropology, Toward a Free and Virtuous Society seminars focus on applying the foundational ideas of economic liberty to complex issues such as poverty, welfare reform, and globalization.
Eligibility
- between 18 and 28 years
- good speaking skills in English
- strong Christian background
The main objectives of the Conference
- An introduction to the moral foundations of personal and economic liberty.
- Treatment of economic principles with principles of social justice and anthropology, Toward a Free and Virtuous Society seminars focus on applying the foundational ideas of economic liberty.
- These topics are connected with issues such as poverty, welfare reform, and globalization.
About
The conference is open to a maximum of 30 students between 18 and 28 years. The FAVS addresses students with a strong Christian background from Europe.The conference is held in English. Therefore, very good listening comprehension and good speaking skills in English are necessary.
Schedule
01 – Why We Are Here – Samuel GREGG
02 – Christian Anthropology: Freedom and Virtue – Michael MILLER
03 -Limited Government, and Rule of Law – Samuel GREGG
04 – Basics of Catholic Social Teaching – Samuel GREGG
05 – Ideas have Consequences – Alexander TRACHTA
06 – Globalization – Michael MILLER
07 – Principles of Economics – Michael MILLER
08 – Entrepreneurship – Bernhard ADAMEC
09 – The Call of the Entrepreneur – Movie Presentation
10 – Challenges of Europe in the Age of Globalization
Costs
All selected participants receive a full fellowship that covers the conference fee, all papers and books, lodging and meals. We provide limited travel scholarships if required for participants from outside of Austria. Please use the application form to tell us about your need for such a travel scholarship. All students are asked for a contribution of 40 Euro.
Application
Download application form here. Please send the form to conference@europainstitut.at