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Welcome to the Freedom Center

We believe freedom is foundational to a healthy democracy and a vibrant university community, which are all enriched when we learn about and appreciate diverse perspectives. Our commitment is to provide teaching, research and programming grounded in individual freedom and that honors people’s right to constructively disagree.

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Academic Journals

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Political Philosophy Program

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Unlock Opportunities with Our Signature Programs

Explore a diverse range of programs designed to deepen your understanding, foster debate, and inspire leadership in law, economics, politics, and more.

Master of Legal Studies in Law & Economics

This online program offers an enhanced understanding of legal, political, and legislative processes. It is ideal for elected officials, high school teachers, and those working in and with the public sector.

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Freedom Center Debate Series

Distinguished national and local experts with differing perspectives come together to debate timely issues, advocating for their position and exploring the possibility of finding common ground.

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PPEL Undergraduate Summer School

A four-day curriculum that focuses on the practical problems of organizing and running human society. It is supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation.

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Partnerships with prestigious European universities reflect the Freedom Center’s influence as a premier research institution and provide summer programs in philosophy, law, economics, politics, and related disciplines.

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These flagship panel events create a public space where nationally recognized leaders with expertise in industry, education, and public policy come together to address issues of societal importance.

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Scholars are invited to campus to concentrate on their research and interact with UArizona faculty and students. They also present their research, deliver guest lectures and participate in manuscript workshops while in residence.

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Oral History Collection

Approved by the Arizona State Board of Education as a resource for teachers, these mini-documentaries provide compelling first-person accounts of other governing philosophies compared to the United States.

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Provides graduate level students with real-world public policy research experience by assisting a legislator track legislation, summarize bills, assist with constituent services, and complete special projects.

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Award-winning media and thought leaders come to campus and share unique experiences and perspectives that reinforce the free press’s importance in promoting critical thinking and a healthy democracy.

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Discover the Impact of Our Faculty’s Research

Our Freedom Center faculty are at the forefront of exploring crucial issues, publishing books and articles that challenge conventional thinking across disciplines. Their work in philosophy, economics, law, political science, and ethics underscores our unwavering dedication to academic freedom. By engaging with diverse perspectives, they promote critical thinking and fuel the debates that shape our society.

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