Henry George School of Social Science Calendar

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February
  • 07
    07.February.Monday

    The Science of Political Economy Before and After Henry George
    Session 8

    6:30 pm-8:00 pm
    2022.02.07
    Henry George School of Social Science
    149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

    THE 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.

    REGISTER NOW

    A link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.

  • 14
    14.February.Monday

    The Science of Political Economy Before and After Henry George
    Session 9

    6:30 pm-8:00 pm
    2022.02.14
    Henry George School of Social Science
    149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

    THE 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.

    REGISTER NOW

    A link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.

  • 16
    16.February.Wednesday

    Principles of Political Economy
    Session 1

    6:30 pm-8:00 pm
    2022.02.16
    Henry George School of Social Science
    149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

    PRINCIPLES 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 EST

    REGISTER NOW

    A link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.

  • 21
    21.February.Monday

    PRESIDENTS' DAY

    All day
    2022.02.21

    PRESIDENTS’ DAY

    We are closed.

  • 21
    21.February.Monday

    The Science of Political Economy Before and After Henry George
    Session 10

    6:30 pm-8:00 pm
    2022.02.21
    Henry George School of Social Science
    149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

    THE 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.

    REGISTER NOW

    A link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.