The Henry George Foundation of Great Britain
is pleased to offer a 10-week series of presentations on
"Political Economy"
Based Upon the works of
Henry George
Fridays 6.40pm to 8.10pm - Commencing 29th January 2010
At
11 Mandeville Place, London W1
(by kind permission of the School of Economic Science)
In this series various presenters we will show how the economic analysis and solutions that Henry George offered in his various books, letters, articles and speeches produced over a hundred years ago are as relevant today as they were then. We shall explore how they have stood the test of time and how they may contribute towards understanding and solving the economic problems that afflict this, and all other countries throughout the world today.
George was a man who, saw that much of the want, misery, ignorance and brutishness evident in the world of his day was caused by unjust social institutions and, in so far as he had strength, he set himself, to right them. Those unjust social institutions were not, and have not, been righted and his gravestone bears the telling quote:
“The truth that I have tried to make clear will not find easy acceptance. If that could be, it would have been accepted long ago. If that could be, it would never have been obscured. But it will find friends—those who will toil for it; suffer for it; if need be, die for it. This is the power of Truth”.
In this series we shall seek to test the ‘truth’ that he tried to make clear the series (and each presentation) is open to all, and those with no previous exposure to academic economic teaching should find it stimulating and enjoyable – those with such experience are likely to find that we challenge some currently accepted theories, opinions and beliefs. It will appeal but challenge those whose political sympathies are of left, right or centre persuasion.
Presented By Various Members and Supporters of the Foundation’s Work Including: John Barnes, Peter Bowman, Tommas Graves, Richard Hithersay, Michael Learoyd and Robin Smith
There is no charge for attendance but students are invited to make a donation to the Foundation according to their means and their valuation of the series and the work of the Foundation.
There is no charge for attendance but students are invited to make a donation to the Foundation according to their means and their valuation of the course and the work of the Foundation.
All Welcome
Numbers are limited so please reserve your place by registering in advance in person at the office of the School of Economic Science at 11 Mandeville Place or by telephone 0207 034 4000.
