America's Democratic Experiment: Holding the Tension Between Reality and Possibility February 19, 2008

PARKER PALMER, Author, The Courage to Teach

In a world of complexity and ambiguity, "majority rules" can lead to rash decisions that betray the founding fathers' notion of deliberative democracy," says Palmer. Now, the author of The Courage to Teach returns to reveal the tenuous nature of American democracy and offer insight into a better way forward.

Location: Club Office
Time: 11:30 a.m. check-in, noon program
Cost: FREE

Author, The Courage to Teach

A Better Way Forward

In a world of complexity and ambiguity, "majority rules" can lead to rash decisions that betray the founding fathers' notion of deliberative democracy," says Palmer. Now, the author of The Courage to Teach returns to reveal the tenuous nature of American democracy and offer insight into a better way forward.

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