Civil Society Brunch: Somebody Should Do Something

The Civil Society Initiative is pleased to present a public talk featuring Michael Brownstein, Daniel Kelly, and Alex Madva, authors of Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change (MIT Press, 2025).  In this groundbreaking new book, Brownstein, Kelly, and Madva paint a new picture of how social change happens, arguing that our most powerful personal choices are those that springboard us into working together with others.  Basing practical advice on empirical social science, the book is a "must-read for anyone interested in escaping the demoralizing effects of pessimism." (Library Journal).

Professor Brownstein is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Professor Kelly is Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University), and Alex Madva is Professor of Philosophy at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.  

Brunch will be served!  All are welcome for this free event; registration is requested using the RSVP link below.  

This event is organized by the Civil Society Initiative at WashU and is sponsored by the Frick Initiative and the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy.