Dr. Stephen Hicks, CEE’s Executive Director, talks with Fall 2009 guest speaker Dr. Jerry Kirkpatrick about his recent book, “Montessori, Dewey, and Capitalism”. Dr. Kirkpatrick compares and contrasts the educational philosophies and methods of John Dewey and Maria Montessori, and discusses the potential benefits of such methods in a capitalist society.
The Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship is proud to announce its guest speakers for Fall 2009:
Timothy Sandefur
“Market Entrepreneurs and Political Entrepreneurs: Some Legal and Constitutional Issues”
September 16, 6 pm, SCAR 220
Timothy Sandefur is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest law firm based in Sacramento, California. He is the author of Cornerstone of Liberty: Property Rights in 21st Century America and has written for The San Francisco Chronicle.
Jerry Kirkpatrick
“The Importance of Philosophy to a Successful Business Career”
October 27, 6 pm, SCAR 204
“Montessori and Dewey as Educational Philosophers”
October 28, 6 pm, STARR 223
Jerry Kirkpatrick is Professor of International Business & Marketing at California State Polytechnic University. He is the author of In Defense of Advertising and a book on educational philosophy and public policy: Montessori, Dewey, and Capitalism.
Joshua Hall
“The Dilemma of School Finance Reform”
October 13, 6 pm, Grace Roper Lounge
November 11, 6 pm, STARR 223
Joshua Hall is Assistant Professor of Economics at Beloit College. His articles have appeared in such publications as the Journal of Social, Political, and Economic Studies, the Journal of Economics and Politics, and The Independent Review.
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