1776 and the Making of the Modern World: Ideas, Education and the Informed Citizen
Presented By
The Fulbright Foundation
The Gennadius Library, American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Speaker(s)
Discussants:
Nikiforos Diamandouros, President of the Academy of Athens and Fulbright alumnus
Konstantina E. Botsiou, Professor of Political History and International Relations, Department of International and European Relations, University of Piraeus
Amanda Katz, Assistant Professor of History, Utah State University
Moderator: George E. Kalpadakis, Senior Researcher, Academy of Athens (KEINE)
Location
Cotsen Hall, Hybrid Lecture, Anapiron Polemou 9, Kolonaki 106761776 and the Making of the Modern World: Ideas, Education, and the Informed Citizen
As part of the America 250 celebrations, “1776 and the Making of the Modern World: Ideas, Education, and the Informed Citizen” will be a roundtable discussion using 1776 as a point of departure for a broader conversation about the history of ideas and the forces that have shaped the modern world.
Bringing together international and comparative perspectives, the discussion will explore the enduring relevance of ideas and concepts such as democracy, education, civic participation, the informed citizen, diplomacy, and the international order.
The conversation will also move from the history of ideas to contemporary questions, particularly the role of education and knowledge in shaping citizens and the importance of critical thinking in an age of digital information overload and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.
In this context, 1776 provides an opportunity not only to reflect on a defining historical moment, but also to consider how education, knowledge, and critical thinking can contribute to informed and engaged citizenship and a vibrant democratic society today.
Simultaneous translation will be provided.