ORGANIZER
The Liberty Seminars are organized by the Slovenian think tank
Društvo Svetilnik (Lighthouse Association).
PERFECT FOR
The Liberty Seminars are open to people of all ages and from any background. We welcome you to spend an unforgettable week with other exceptional individuals who share a passion for the ideas of liberty.
HISTORY
The Liberty Seminars were launched in 2008, when only one seminar (Liberty Camp) was organized September 14-20, 2008. A year later, a second seminar was added to the project. The 5th annual Liberty Seminars (that will include Liberty Camp and Liberty Academy) took place August 27 through September 1, 2012.
TWO SEMINARS TO CHOOSE FROM
1.
Liberty Camp is a week-long seminar that actively explores the historical, philosophical and economic foundations of a free society through engaging lectures, small group discussions, movie screenings, debates and presentations. In an intellectually stimulating environment, the participants will develop a deeper understanding of today's challenges, while exploring and discussing a range of issues, including liberal ideas in theory and practice; the origins, meaning and theories of individual civil and economic liberties; the rule of law and property rights in a free society; and government's powers and its proper limitations. This seminar is mostly attended by high school and college students.
2.
Liberty Academy is a unique week-long seminar dedicated to the advanced study of liberty. Debates and lectures take the participants beyond the basic principles of liberal thought. During the seminar, intellectually curious individuals apply liberal insights to the range of issues, including liberal economic and political institutions, the rule of law, markets and morality, corruption and public sector transparency, and economic development. This seminar is mostly attended by graduate students, junior scholars, young professionals and advanced undergraduate students who are well versed in the principles of the free society.
LANGUAGE
Both seminars are run entirely in
English.
LOCATION
Both seminars are held at
Hotel Kompas at Lake Bled, Slovenia.
ATTENDANCE
Only the first 40 qualified applicants are invited to attend each of the two Liberty Seminars.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Participation fee for Liberty Camp 2012 or Liberty Academy 2012 was
700 euro and included:
- entrance to all academic activities of the seminar,
- accommodation in Hotel Kompas**** during the seminar,
- all meals during the seminar,
- field trips during the seminar,
- outdoor activities (canoeing, camp-fires, etc.) during the seminar,
- books, academic journals, CDs and other material and
- T-shirt of the Liberty Seminars
SCHOLARSHIPS
Due to the generous support of our private donors wishing to encourage a better grasp of the ideas of liberty, participants are eligible to receive a scholarship to attend the Liberty Seminars. Application for the scholarship should be submitted along with the application to the seminar.
TRAVEL GRANTS
Participants are responsible for their travel costs to/from the seminar.
We do not offer travel grants.
