Where is Democracy Now?
Where does the story of democracy ends? Or perhaps, less provocatively and less dispiritingly, "where is democracy now"? A vital question to ask as we look at the state of democracy in the world today and the severe problems that it faces and the particular threats that are current as the United States and the free world as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which Dr. Robert Garland, the Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Emeritus Professor of the Classics at Colgate University, and author of numerous books, will shine a light on in his "Democracy: From Beginning to Now" series.
Registrants are welcome but not required to attend all events to enjoy and learn from the individual lectures.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time:Friday, July 10th, 12:00-1:30PM
Admission: $15/person; $20 with lunch (optional)
*This series is part of our USA 250 Visiting Speaker Week-in-Residence 'Democracy: From Beginning to Now' Series
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Dr. Robert Garland is the Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Emeritus Professor of the Classics at Colgate University. Dr. Garland received his M.A in Classics from McMaster University and his Ph.D. in Ancient History from University College London. He is also a recipient of the George Grote Ancient History Prize. Dr. Garland has authored many books, including “The Greek Way of Death,” ‘The Eye of the Beholder,” “Athens Burning: The Persian Invasion of Greece and the Evacuation of Attica (Witness to Ancient History,” and “What to Expect When You’re Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife”. And after captivating audiences as a presenter at the 2023 Global Summit, this summer he returns to the Jefferson Educational Society for his third summer residency.
