Not up for debate: American political institutions are under historic stress, testing universities, the judiciary, allies and trading partners. Stock markets yo-yo, deportations rise, unwritten traditions fall. How did we land in this political, social hot water? Are there historical precedents? If so, what can we learn from them? Chris Doyle is passionate about democracy. Using creative analysis and some Socratic questioning, he’ll suggest how history can lead us into the future. He’ll rely on journalism, political science, and forty years teaching experience to frame questions about today’s hot topics, leaving space for your ideas and feedback.
Chris Doyle has a doctorate in history. He has taught for 40 years and is currently at Avon Old Farms School. He publishes works on history, education, and the uses of the past in contemporary America. His teaching has been featured in stories in the New York Times and National Public Radio.
Thursdays, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 | 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. | Wilde Auditorium/Harry Jack Gray Center | $60
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