An Ivan illich symposium
The Social Conditions of Thought
Gather at the Wagon Box in Story, WY for a convivial gathering exploring the life and work of Ivan Illich.
Ivan Illich on tools, community, and cognition
What are the practical conditions for humans to exercise free agency? Meet in the Bighorns as we hear talks, share meals, go for walks,and have late night conversations. Illich's work has never been more relevant to our historical moment.
Nina Power
Nina is a writer, critic and philosopher. She studied philosophy at the University of Warick. She works on both fictin and non-fiction projects, and is involved with Verdurin (London). She has taught courses on Illich, Bataille, angels, and the philosophy of nature.
Samuel Kimbriel
Dr. Samuel Kimbriel is a political philosopher, author, and founding director of Aspen’s Philosophy & Society Initiative. He is part of an emerging generation of philosophers rethinking basic questions of individuality, identity, and community. He holds MPhil and PhD degrees from the University of Cambridge.
Adam Robbert
Adam is a philosopher by training and a writer, teacher, editor, and advisor by vocation. He completed his dissertation at CIIS on Pierre Hadot. He was founding editor of The Side View (2018-2023), and writes at The Base Camp on Substack.
Matthew Stanley
Matthew is an independent scholar who runs the events and lodging at the Wagon Box. He writes about philosophy, religion, and society, and is focused on the theory and practice of freedom. He has published on Japanese philosophy, Nick Land, and deschooling, and regularly lectures for groups like Incite Seminars and Theory Underground.
Gather in the Bighorns
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$500
Full access to the event, lodging and meals included
3 days / 2 nights at the Wagon Box (also, arrive early on Thursday)
Talks, panels, discussions, walks, and cold plunge/sauna
Meals and drinks from on-site restaurant
The frontier is open
The Wagon Box
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