Strategic Framework: "Revolutionary Democracy: A Symposium on the Past, Present, and Futures of Democratic Revolution

A two-day interdisciplinary symposium on “Revolutionary Democracy” commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. The symposium will explore the historical, theoretical, and future dimensions of democratic revolutions. The event will feature five conversational panels on topics including the intersection of democracy and liberalism, revolutionary worldmaking, democratic representation, and constitutionalism. Leading scholars will offer lectures and engage in discussions, fostering a deep exploration of the origins, present challenges, and future trajectories of democracy.

 

Open to Notre Dame faculty, staff, and students.

 

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1:30 –3:15 p.m.

Revolutions, Past and Future
Dan Edelstein, Stanford University
Nathan Perl-Rosenthal, University of Southern California
Moderator: Katie Jarvis

3:30–5 p.m.

Liberal Democracy, Old and New
Samuel Moyn, Yale University
Emma Planinc, University of Notre Dame
Moderator: Paul Wietham

5–6 p.m.:

Reception in the Jenkins Nanovic Forum

All symposium registrants are welcome

9–10:30 a.m.:

Race and Revolutionary Thinking
Marlene Daut, Yale University
Jared Loggins, Amherst College
Moderator: Korey Garibaldi

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.:

Revolutions in Democratic Representation
Katlyn Carter, University of Notre Dame
Lisa Disch, University of Michigan
Moderator: Sandra Gustafson

Lunch Break

1–2:30 p.m.:

Constitutional Binds
Jonathan Gienapp, Stanford University
Aziz Rana, Boston College
Moderator: Christina Bambrick