The University of Georgia to Host Public Discussion - Reasoning about Being Civilized

On September 23 at 5:00 PM, the University of Georgia, in partnership with New Economic School – Georgia, will host a public discussion titled “Reasoning about Being Civilized.”

The event will explore the origins and contemporary significance of the ideas and values that have shaped civilization, with a particular focus on the intellectual foundations of Western civilization, freedom, individualism, human rights, ideology, foreign policy, and the challenges facing the Middle East.

The discussion will feature two thematic panels:

“Western Civilization: Origins, Ideas, and Challenges”

Speakers:

• Yaron Brook, Chairman of the Board of the Ayn Rand Institute;
• Gigi Tevzadze, philosopher and researcher; 
• Gia Jandieri, economist and Vice President of New Economic School – Georgia.

“Foreign Policy and the Middle East”

Speakers: Yaron Brook and Paata Sheshelidze, economist and President of New Economic School – Georgia.

Both panels will include a Q&A session, giving attendees an opportunity to engage with the speakers. The event will be held in English. Attendance is free.

Date: September 23, 5:00 PM

Location: the University of Georgia, 77a Kostava St., Tbilisi, Conference Hall 519