Directed by Dr. Christopher J. Coyne - George Mason University
Discussion Leader: Dr. Diana W. Thomas, Creighton University
Overview: This interdisciplinary colloquium will explore the philosophy and political economy of empire, war, and peace. The topics discussed will include the strengths and
weaknesses of just war theory, arguments for and against empire, and the
connection between war and government growth at home. These topics are relevant
to some of the most pressing issues in the world today.
Sessions & Readings (readers will be provided to those accepted for participation):
*) Session 1: War, Pacifism and Peace
- Lazar, Seth. 2020. "War," Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
- Fiala, Andrew. 2023. "Pacifism,"
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
- Boulding, Kenneth. 1988. “Moving from Unstable to Stable Peace” In, Anatoly Gromyko and Martin Hellman (Eds.), Breakthrough: Emerging New Thinking: Soviet and Western Scholars Issue a Challenge to Build a World Beyond War. New York, NY: Walker & Co., pp. 157-167.
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Session 2: For and Against Empire
- Lal, Deepak. 2004. "In Defense of Empires," Washington D.C.: American Enterprise Institute
- Coyne, Christopher J. 2023. "The Folly Empire and the Science of Peace," The Journal of Private Enterprise 38(2): 1-15
- Coyne Christopher J., and Steve Davies. 2007. "Nineteen Public Bads of Empire, Nation Building, and the Like," The Independent Review 12(1): 129-132
*) Session 3: The Political economy of Conflict, Peace, and the Growth of Government
- Cowen Tyler. 2004. "A Road Map to Middle Eastern Peace? A Public Choice Perspective," Public Choice 118(1/2):1-10.
- Coyne, Christopher J., Abigail R. Hall, and Nathaniel Smith. 2023. "International Trade as a Peace Project," In, Edward Stringham (Ed.), Oxford Handbook of Free Enterprise. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, forthcoming.
- O'Reilly, colin and Benjamin Powell. 2015. "War and the Growth of Government," European Journal of Political Economy 40(A): 31-41
Schedule:Friday, February 23rd, 2024; 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Snack & Dinner will be provided)
Saturday, February 24th, 2024; 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (Breakfast, Snacks, & Lunch will be provided)
Before you apply be sure you can attend all the events, including meals.
