Henry George School of Social Science Calendar
- 0707.February.Monday
The Science of Political Economy Before and After Henry George
Session 8Henry George School of Social Science149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016THE SCIENCE OF POLITICAL ECONOMY BEFORE AND AFTER HENRY GEORGE
Join us as we investigate the field of political economy with an eye to establishing the subject on a scientific foundation. This 10-lesson course divided in two parts will examine early moral and ethical teachings on land followed by a discussion of George’s contribution and legacy. We will also evaluate the responses from George’s contemporaries and beyond.
The instructor, Dan Sullivan, is a Georgist scholar, former President of the Council of Georgist Organizations (CGO), and Director of Saving Communities, a Pennsylvania based association that promotes fiscal integrity and economic justice.
Part one: Moral and Ethical Teachings on Land prior to George
Dates : Part 1: Mondays: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15; from 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Lesson one: Ancient and biblical teachings.
Lesson two: Power over reason, from common law to degenerate feudalism.
Lesson three: North America: Colonists, natives and exceptionalism
Lesson four: Reason over power: The enlightenment
Lesson five: How Marx derailed the left and saved the landed aristocracy
Part two: Responses to George
Dates : Mondays: 1/3, 1/10, 1/24, 1/31 , 2/7; from 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Lesson one: George’s immediate predecessors and contemporaries
Lesson two: Marxists and monopolists attack
Lesson three: The great debacle: income tax and the Federal Reserve
Lesson four: Redefining the terms (Orwellian economics)
Lesson five: Identity politics as the enemy of reform.
A link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.
- 1414.February.Monday
The Science of Political Economy Before and After Henry George
Session 9Henry George School of Social Science149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016THE SCIENCE OF POLITICAL ECONOMY BEFORE AND AFTER HENRY GEORGE
Join us as we investigate the field of political economy with an eye to establishing the subject on a scientific foundation. This 10-lesson course divided in two parts will examine early moral and ethical teachings on land followed by a discussion of George’s contribution and legacy. We will also evaluate the responses from George’s contemporaries and beyond.
The instructor, Dan Sullivan, is a Georgist scholar, former President of the Council of Georgist Organizations (CGO), and Director of Saving Communities, a Pennsylvania based association that promotes fiscal integrity and economic justice.
Part one: Moral and Ethical Teachings on Land prior to George
Dates : Part 1: Mondays: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15; from 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Lesson one: Ancient and biblical teachings.
Lesson two: Power over reason, from common law to degenerate feudalism.
Lesson three: North America: Colonists, natives and exceptionalism
Lesson four: Reason over power: The enlightenment
Lesson five: How Marx derailed the left and saved the landed aristocracy
Part two: Responses to George
Dates : Mondays: 1/3, 1/10, 1/24, 1/31 , 2/7; from 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Lesson one: George’s immediate predecessors and contemporaries
Lesson two: Marxists and monopolists attack
Lesson three: The great debacle: income tax and the Federal Reserve
Lesson four: Redefining the terms (Orwellian economics)
Lesson five: Identity politics as the enemy of reform.
A link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.
- 1616.February.Wednesday
Principles of Political Economy
Session 1Henry George School of Social Science149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY
Join us to discover the fundamental laws of political economy and how they can guide policy toward shared and sustainable prosperity.
The purpose of this 5-session course is to offer a basic introduction to political economy in the tradition of Henry George as presented in his book, Progress and Poverty.
We will introduce the key concepts, axioms and fundamental laws of the discipline and use this understanding to analyze and explain economic issues in the real world. We will also examine the causes of poverty and discuss George’s unique approach to the problem.
Instructor: Dr. Marty Rowland
Dates: Wednesdays, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00PM ESTA link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.
- 2121.February.Monday
- 2121.February.Monday
The Science of Political Economy Before and After Henry George
Session 10Henry George School of Social Science149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016THE SCIENCE OF POLITICAL ECONOMY BEFORE AND AFTER HENRY GEORGE
Join us as we investigate the field of political economy with an eye to establishing the subject on a scientific foundation. This 10-lesson course divided in two parts will examine early moral and ethical teachings on land followed by a discussion of George’s contribution and legacy. We will also evaluate the responses from George’s contemporaries and beyond.
The instructor, Dan Sullivan, is a Georgist scholar, former President of the Council of Georgist Organizations (CGO), and Director of Saving Communities, a Pennsylvania based association that promotes fiscal integrity and economic justice.
Part one: Moral and Ethical Teachings on Land prior to George
Dates : Part 1: Mondays: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15; from 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Lesson one: Ancient and biblical teachings.
Lesson two: Power over reason, from common law to degenerate feudalism.
Lesson three: North America: Colonists, natives and exceptionalism
Lesson four: Reason over power: The enlightenment
Lesson five: How Marx derailed the left and saved the landed aristocracy
Part two: Responses to George
Dates : Mondays: 1/3, 1/10, 1/24, 1/31 , 2/7; from 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Lesson one: George’s immediate predecessors and contemporaries
Lesson two: Marxists and monopolists attack
Lesson three: The great debacle: income tax and the Federal Reserve
Lesson four: Redefining the terms (Orwellian economics)
Lesson five: Identity politics as the enemy of reform.
A link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.