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.
Deliberation is the practice that holds our democracy together, but does it always lead to better decisions? When citizens only talk to like-minded citizens, the thinking gets stuck and the decisions tend to be more extreme.
This presentation gives participants a chance to find new ways to think about a contentious issue using two fundamental principles of the Constitution: separation of powers and free speech. What is true for a well-ordered government is also true for each one of us.
We’ll use these constitutional principles to unpack a contentious issue from the perspectives of progressives, conservatives, and libertarians. By the end of the discussion, participants will have a greater understanding of how the Constitution can help us to foster political friendships.
Available in Correctional Facilities.
Additional Costs
Mileage
Special Arrangements
Projector with connector for Mac laptop
Questions?
Contact Jacob Pelletier at jpelletier@vermonthumanities.org.
