Summer Seminar Early Registration Deadline May 12

[Ed Hudgins]

Summer Seminar Early Registration Deadline May 12

This year The Atlas Society will hold its 19th annual Summer Seminar on "Objectivism in Theory and Practice" in beautiful Portland, Oregon from June 28 through July 5. You can save money on full week registrations if you sign up by Monday, May 12.

This year's event will be held at the University Place Hotel and Conference Center at Portland State University. This venue offers upscale accommodations for those who want physical comfort along with their intellectual stimulation; hey, we don't accept any mind-body dichotomy! For those on a budget, we offer basic rooms in the university dorms nearby.

But no matter where you stay, you'll find the Summer Seminar an event where people from around the country and the world gather to celebrate ideas, friendships, and Objectivist philosophy.

You'll hear over 30 speakers in some 50 sessions. Here are a few of the talks:

In philosophy, Alexander Cohen will offer a six-part series on "Objectivism in Overview," the ever- entertaining Fred Seddon will give us a three-part meditation on "Descartes's Meditations," and Shawn Klein will ask a provocative question in a two- part talk "Did You Bullshit Today?"

In politics and culture you'll want to hear former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr explain "Privacy in Objectivism & the Bill of Rights," industry expert Rob Bradley discuss "Energy: The Master Resource," The Atlas Society's Edward Hudgins outline "The New Atheism & Objectivist Opportunities," find out The New Individualist editor Robert Bidinotto's answer to the question, "Who is the 'New Individualist?'," and watch Linda Abrams' out-of-this-world discussion of "Private Space Ventures & Adventures."

In art, painter Michael Newberry in his talk "Figure the Future" will discuss the nude in art, and the always- popular and profound Stephen Hicks will give us two parts on "Capitalism & Art in Contemporary America."

In applied Objectivism our organization's founder David Kelley will offer a three-part series on "Counterfeit Reason," Christopher Robinson will give us a two-part discussion that should boost our optimism on "Elpis: Why Hope Was in Pandora's Box," and Walter Foddis and Arena Mueller will conduct a two-part workshop on "Constructing Self- Esteem from the Ground Up."

These are just some of the talks you will hear at this year's event. You can check out the full schedule at our events website.

And, as always, we will have a friendly social scene where you can fraternize late into the night over your favorite beverages with other Objectivists and fellow- travelers.

You can find the various registration options on The Atlas Society website. Act by May 12 and save!

We all need intellectual and emotional fuel and the experience of a benevolent world as it can be and ought to be. That is what you'll find at the 19th annual Summer Seminar.

Hope to see you there!

[Roger Bissell]

Summer Seminar Early Registration Deadline May 12

...Christopher Robinson will give us a two-part discussion that should boost our optimism on "Elpis: Why Hope Was in Pandora's Box,"...

Aw, man, I'm really sorry I won't be able to attend the Summer Seminar, if only for this particular session. I am a HUGE fan of Elpis, especially his movie, "Pipa, Las Pegas."

REB

[Wolf DeVoon]

mother of Pheme, the goddess of rumor (Wikipedia)