Meg Mott
After twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public.
How do citizens develop the inner strengths needed to live in a Republic? The federal constitution has very little to say about the a citizen’s responsibilities to others, leading many to think we only have rights and not obligations. But read a state constitution and you’ll discover demands to be more civic-minded. In Vermont’s Constitution, citizens are urged to develop the civic virtues of justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality. In New Hampshire, they are encouraged to cultivate “generous sentiments.” Each of the states understood that their first order of business was to encourage our better angels.
This presentation considers the role Vermont’s five civic virtues hold in our current moment. Each of the virtues offer a specific practice to build back trust in one another and to improve our relations with our political opponents. By the end of the presentation, you’ll have a clearer sense of how justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality can not only improve your relationship with others but bring a genuine sense of peace to your own political pursuits.
Available in Correctional Facilities.
Additional Costs
Mileage
Special Arrangements
Projector with connector for Mac laptop
Questions?
Contact Jacob Pelletier at jpelletier@vermonthumanities.org.
