Collegiate Retreat: “The Wisdom of Josef Pieper”

One of the most readable and profound philosophers, Joseph Pieper brings ancient wisdom into conversation with the contemporary world. He explores topics such as technology, art, human virtue, and play, constantly suggesting new insights into thinkers like Plato, Aquinas, and Nietzsche. At the heart of Pieper’s concerns are the meaning of human existence and the nature of our relationship to reality, even to the Divine. Speaking from the vantage point of the twentieth century, Pieper has much to offer a society increasingly dominated by distraction and technological alienation from the world. Led by Dr. John Finley, the Valor Institute’s College Program offers collegiate Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to spend a week in La Jolla, CA immersed in study, friendship, and the natural world.