Explore the American and French Revolutions
Being two of the most impactful rebellions in history, the American and French Revolutions present the overthrowing of a regime through two different philosophies and political views. While the French helped the patriots in the fight against Great Britain, America declined to return the favor when France had a political upheaval of their own.
The Student Seminar: The American and French Revolutions Compared is a deep dive into the contrasting perspectives of Alexis de Toqueville, Edmund Burke, and the words of the men who inspired the American Revolutions. The conference will explore the differing philosophies of “the rights of man” and how the tradition of these rights varies between the revolutions. Through lively discussions, expert analyses, and thought-provoking debates, we will uncover how these thinkers grappled with the Revolution’s complex legacy. During the seminar, you will discover how Tocqueville’s nuanced understanding of religion and hierarchy and Burke’s critique of radical change continue to resonate in modern understanding of politics. Consider how the American Founders grappled with questions of natural right, church and state, the colonial tradition, and the British culture of the colonies.
The Student Seminar: The American and French Revolutions Compared is a rare opportunity to study the legacies of the two revolutions and see their long-lasting impacts that can still be felt today.
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