Summer Seminar in Classical Liberal Ideas

Classical Liberalism in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Seminar
July 21-25, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic

Spend one week in Prague, Czech Republic, discussing and studying classical liberal ideas and their application in today’s world. The Free Market Institute, in partnership with The Stephenson Institute for Classical Liberalism (Wabash College), will host the 2025 Classical Liberalism in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Seminar at Anglo-American University, a private university in Prague.

About the Seminar

The 2025 Classical Liberalism in PPE Seminar will be an intensive, week-long survey of philosophical, economic, and political ideas that have played key roles in the history and development of classical liberalism. The program will bring together students from across the U.S. and Europe to study big ideas in the history of economics and philosophy.

The daily programs will consist of two sessions, each featuring one hour of lecture followed 75 minutes of group discussion. Participants will have also ample time for exploring the beauty, history, art, and energy of Prague. Click the button below to view last year’s seminar schedule. The schedule for the 2025 seminar will be posted here at a later date.

2024 Classical Liberalism in PPE Seminar Schedule

“Thanks for a great program! I really liked the discussion format–small groups and Q+A. It’s extremely useful how the program promotes free and civil discussion of significant issues.”

“I love that this program exists. It is important for young adults and teens from everywhere to understand the world of politics, economics, money, logic, and the laws that govern them.
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Seminar Faculty

• Mark LeBar, Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University
• Adam Martin, Political Economy Research Fellow, Free Market Institute, Texas Tech University
• Daniel D’Amico, Director, The Stephenson Institute for Classical Liberalism, Wabash College
• Josef Šima, Professor, Department of International Business, Metropolitan University, Prague
• Christine Dunn Henderson, Associate Professor of Political Science, Singapore Management University
• Chandran Kukathas, Professor of Political Science, Singapore Management University 

How to Apply

This year’s Classical Liberalism in PPE Seminar will take place from July 21-25, 2025 (Monday through Friday).

The registration fee for North American students is $1,000. The registration fee includes round-trip airfare, lodging, and a meal allowance. Successful applicants will be asked to make the payment to confirm their participation. Texas Tech University will confirm airfare and local arrangements in Prague on behalf of the confirmed participants.

Interested students should apply at the following link:

2025 Classical Liberalism in PPE Seminar Application.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
• Notification Date for Successful Applicants: Monday, May 5, 2025.
• Registration Payment Deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025.

Contact

Interested applicants may contact the Free Market Institute at free.market@ttu.edu for more information.