The Western Enlightenment was a transformative era that reshaped human history, ushering in unprecedented advancements in science, philosophy, individual rights, and economic freedom. Dr. Yaron Brook explores the key ideas and figures that defined the Enlightenment, tracing their profound influence on the modern world.
Enlightenment principles — reason, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — created the foundation for progress and prosperity. But these values are under attack today. Understanding why and how to defend them is crucial for the future of freedom and human flourishing.
This talk promises to inspire and challenge, offering a powerful reminder of the enduring relevance of Enlightenment ideals in shaping a better tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Drinks & Light Appetizers:
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Presentation: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Griswold Lecture Hall
Northwood University
4000 Whiting Dr.
Midland, MI 48640
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This event is free, but RSVP is required by April 22.
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Yaron Brook is chairman of the board of the Ayn Rand Institute. He can be heard on The Yaron Brook Show, which airs live on YouTube and Spreaker. Brook is the author of several books, including In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance, Equal Is Unfair: America’s Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and the national best seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government.
Brook was born and raised in Israel. He served as a first sergeant in Israeli military intelligence and earned a BSc in civil engineering from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. In 1987 he moved to the United States where he received his MBA and PhD in finance from the University of Texas at Austin; he became an American citizen in 2003. Brook was an award-winning finance professor at Santa Clara University and is the managing founder and director of BH Equity Research, a private equity and hedge fund.
