The third annual meeting of the Advanced Seminar in Objectivist Studies will take place at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown from June 27 to June 29, immediately preceding the TOC Summer Seminar. The Advanced Seminar is a conference where advanced students and scholars meet to discuss new scholarly work being prepared for publication. It offers participants the opportunity to take part in the exciting work being done at the frontiers of Objectivist theory and to hone their skills of philosophical analysis and argument. The Advanced Seminar is offered free of charge to qualified students and those presenting papers. Non-student participants pay only the cost of room and board for the three nights of the seminar.
Admission is limited to qualified students and scholars in order to permit productive discussion.
Applicants should possess a systematic understanding of Objectivism and a professional interest in developing and applying objective methods of philosophic analysis. Participants will be expected to prepare for the Seminar by reading the seminar papers in advance. Artists on all levels from enthusiast to professional are welcome to attend. The course will introduce and stress technical fundamentals, such as form, composition, color theory, and expression. Michael Newberry exhibits internationally and his works are in private collections throughout the world.