Political Theory Project

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Political Theory Project
Established2003; 18 years ago (2003)
DirectorJohn Tomasi
Address25 George Street
LocationBrown University
Publications
Brown Political Review

The Political Theory Project (PTP) is an interdisciplinary research center and think tank at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The center's stated mission is to "investigate the ideas and institutions that make societies free, prosperous, and fair."[1] Since its establishment in 2003, the Project has been directed by founder John Tomasi.[2] According to Tomasi, the PTP focuses "on the interplay of democratic and market-based ideals, with a commitment to examining issues from a variety of ideological perspectives."[1]

The Project is officially nonpartisan and maintains that it is not committed "to any particular ideological orientation."[2]

History[]

At inception, the Political Theory Project originally focused on offering post-doctoral researchers to pursue scholarship regarding political theory. The center has since grown to encompass a wider range of programing, including seminars and lecture series. Among these is the Janus Forum Lecture Series which features speakers of contrasting viewpoints.[3] Established in 2007, the lecture series has hosted Noam Chomsky, Steven Pinker, Paul Krugman, Jeffrey Sachs, and Glenn Greenwald, among others.[4][5][1]

Two student publications, the Brown Political Review and are sponsored by the Political Theory Project.

Funding[]

The Project has gained attention and faced criticism for its acceptance of gifts from free-market organizations and foundations.[6][7] Among the groups that have given to the Project are Atlas Network, Searle Freedom Trust, and the Charles Koch Foundation.[2][8][9] The PTP maintains that it follows a "Programming First" policy wherein donors are not given input regarding the center's activities.[1]

People[]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Tomasi, John (2018-02-25). "Tomasi: The Political Theory Project and the essence of Brown". Brown Daily Herald. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  2. ^ a b c Husk, Sarah (2008-10-27). "Free-market group gives to Political Theory". Brown Daily Herald. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  3. ^ Geller, Sarah (2006-12-08). "Growth of Political Theory Project leads to new programs". Brown Daily Herald. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  4. ^ Heck, Isobel (2014-04-25). "Chomsky, Ross debate Israel-Palestine peace process". Brown Daily Herald. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  5. ^ Truesdale, Jackson (2019-04-03). "Humanity making progress, say Pinker, Krugman". Brown Daily Herald. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  6. ^ Rock, Harry August,Julia (2018-03-05). "August '19, Rock '19: Beware the PTP". Brown Daily Herald. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  7. ^ Brook, Jack (2018-09-11). "Crossing the Political Divide". www.brownalumnimagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  8. ^ Journal, Alex NunesSpecial to The. "Koch funnels millions into Brown, riling the left". providencejournal.com. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  9. ^ "Analysis | The Daily 202: Koch network warns of 'McCarthyism 2.0' in conservative efforts to harass professors". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  10. ^ Schmidtz, David; Brennan, Jason (2009-12-01). A Brief History of Liberty. Wiley. ISBN 978-1-4443-1829-6.
  11. ^ "Past Postdoctoral Research Associates". Political Theory Project | Brown University. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
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