Summer Seminar in Classical Liberal Ideas

Classical Liberalism in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Prague, Czech Republic — July 19-24, 2026

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 2026 Classical Liberalism in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Seminar at Anglo-American University, a private university in Prague.

About the Seminar

The 2026 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 program will begin with an opening dinner cruise tour on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The daily seminar will take place at Anglo-American University from July 20-24, 2026 (Monday-Friday) and will consist of two sessions, each featuring one hour of lecture followed 75 minutes of group discussion. Participants will have also ample time to explore the beauty, history, art, and energy of Prague. Click the button below to view the 2026 seminar schedule.

2026 Classical Liberalism in PPE Seminar Schedule (Draft)

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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 program will take place from July 19-24, 2026 (Sunday through Friday).

The registration fee for North American students is $1,000. The registration fee includes round-trip airfare, lodging, and a per diem meal allowance. Successful applicants will be asked to make the payment to confirm their participation. Texas Tech University will confirm airfare for a round-trip itinerary to Prague, Czech Republic and local lodging arrangements in Prague on behalf of the confirmed participants. Confirmed participants who wish to book multi-city itineraries for additional travel may submit their airfare receipt to receive reimbursement comparable to the the cost of a round-trip itinerary which would accommodate basic travel from their origin city to Prague for the dates of the program.

Interested students should apply at the following link:

2026 Classical Liberalism in PPE Seminar Application.

Important Dates

• Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
• Notification Date for Successful Applicants: Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
• Registration Payment Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Applications will be accepted after the priority deadline until Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Contact

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