The issue of poverty is as complex as it is ubiquitous. Whether domestic or international, the issues of poverty are often found in news headlines. Unfortunately, our responses to poverty have often been driven by a concern for immediate, rather than long term, effectiveness. It is morally imperative that we think first, then act.
The “Toward a Free and Virtuous Society: Rethinking Poverty” conference will equip its attendees in south Florida with a framework for how to think about poverty and address it. How does our view of the human person guide our efforts to help the material poor? What roles do the Church, civil society, and government have in addressing poverty?
Through lectures from an impressive lineup of scholars and practitioners, we hope to answer these questions in a both philosophical and practical manner.
This is an invite only event. All accepted applicants will receive lodging, conference meals, conference materials, and a travel stipend from the Acton Institute.
