The Calhoun Institute was formed and created, as a non-profit corporation in South Carolina dedicated to the purpose of enhancing scholarship, education and critical thinking related to matters of first principles. Our secondary purpose is to preserve that which was good and correct of the legacy and political philosophy of John C. Calhoun. Lastly, it is our charge to support, defend and cultivate the good and true portions of the Southern tradition and culture.
Toward those ends and objectives, the Institute has taken baby steps over the last three years by building a web presence and engaging with others of like mind and philosophy – these efforts culminated with our incorporation January of 2019.
The philosophical premise that undergirds the formation of the Institute and the vision for the way forward is that there simply must exist a different political, social and moral solution to the problems we now face in our post-modern society. We seem to only search for solutions considering two-teams – political parties that are two sides to a common coin, never analyzing root causes nor evaluating historical trends and lessons from great minds of the past.
For the Institute to realize its founding mission and vision we need your help. We are not asking for your money, nor are we asking to spam you with a mail list or any of that. We are seeking bright, innovative, inquisitive minds to join our fellowship, to become part of the Institute.
You may help us in one of three ways (or perhaps all)
Become a Fellow of the Institute
We seek scholars of all levels (high school through PhD professors) that have a desire and calling to study, write, discuss and share knowledge and ideas with other Institute fellows and in the world generally. We believe by admitting fellows at various levels of their academic career we might better form a community by which those more senior and degreed might mentor and lead the younger generations coming along. Fellowships are granted based upon the breadth of one’s life’s work and/or academic achievements (Acolyte, Associate, Senior).
If interested, you may make inquiries at info@calhouninstutue.com or write to us at, P.O. Box 1385, 1503 North Main Street, Abbeville SC 29620.
If you have seen or read enough and are ready to join us you may submit your resume/CV and or Linkedin profile to the address above and we will contact you with additional questions. There are no dues or fees associated with becoming a fellow of the Institute.
Write for the Institute
We are always interested in receiving papers written about Calhoun, his political philosophy and legacy. We are also interested in papers related to an approach to modern political problems from a political philosophy approach that Calhoun would recognize.
If interested, please submit to articles@calhouninstitute.com
Talk About Us
We welcome any and all publicity but adore positive words. If you enjoy any of the content we provide online and believe in what we are doing please, share us on your blog, twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and at your next neighborhood cookout.
Abbeville, SC