Ferdinand Ulrich on Childhood
An Academic Retreat at the Kingfisher Center in La Jolla, CA led by Andrew Shivone.
Ferdinand Ulrich (1931-2020) was a German philosopher whose thought is only beginning to be appreciated in the English-speaking world. Yet during the second half of the twentieth century his contemporaries considered Ulrich a profoundly significant thinker for the modern era. His writings on the nature of the human being, God, and reality place him in conversation with the great Western philosophers and theologians. Mr. Andrew Shivone is completing his doctoral research on the thought of Ulrich, particularly on the theme of childhood, an under-appreciated topic in the history of philosophy. We are grateful for the opportunity to explore the texts of Ulrich under the guidance of Mr. Shivone.
In addition to seminars and lectures, our guests will kayak in La Jolla Cove, hike at Torrey Pines State Reserve, and enjoy intentional meals and social time to build friendship and community. The retreat is open to anyone who wishes to join others and reason together as friends, including especially
Graduate students
University professors
Teachers, educators, and school leaders
Anyone with an appreciation for liberal education
The Valor Institute accepts between two to four guests per retreat. The application window is now closed.
Important Details
Travel: participants are expected to pay for their own travel to and from the retreat. We recommend flying into San Diego International Airport and arrive by 10:00 am the day of the retreat.
Room & Board: participants will be lodged at the La Jolla Shores Hotel. All meals will be provided for. All costs for room and board are included in the retreat fee.
Cost: $1200
Scholarship: we ask all applicants to pursue funding sources through their home institution. The Valor Institute also has scholarship money available. To apply, please email Joel VanDerworp with a letter of recommendation along with your retreat application.
Sponsorship: the Valor Institute is looking for partners to join us in expanding our retreat offerings. Click here to learn more about how you can support the Valor Institute.