Victor Saenz, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Houston Institute
Why does it matter if we have a good character?
What does “character” even mean?
Are most of us good people? Bad people? Or something in-between?
Most importantly: What can we do to try to become better?
Join us to tackle these and other important questions in a study of Christian Miller’s The Character Gap (2018). No background in philosophy required. Dinner and readings provided.
Undergraduates and graduate students welcome.
Meets Tuesdays, 6:15pm-7:30pm
Dates: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/16
Martel PDR
For more details email: vsaenz@houstoninstitute.org
“The topic of character is both timeless and timely. In this especially lucid and personal narrative, Christian Miller guides the interested reader through the modern science of character, with special emphasis on its moral aspects, and with helpful and practical recommendations for its development.”
— Angela Duckworth, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, and author of Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance
“This is a book full of insight, informed by research and written by someone with a profound understanding of character. It is a must read for anyone looking for a fresh presentation of its importance in human life.”
— James Arthur, Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, University of Birmingham
