Ashoka: Leadership, Responsibility, and Living Across Differences
Explore what Emperor Ashoka's ancient legacy can teach us about ethical leadership and pluralistic society in this timely conversation hosted by Kalapriya, Center for Indian Performing Arts. At a moment of deepening division, join scholars and thought leaders to unpack how Ashoka grappled with questions that remain strikingly relevant today: How should leaders wield power responsibly? How can diverse communities coexist? What do we owe one another?
Highlights
- Presentation by Patrick Olivelle, Professor Emeritus at University of Texas at Austin and author of *Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King*
- Introduction by Professor Whitney Cox of University of Chicago
- Q&A session led by Dr. Shiv Subramaniam, Assistant Professor at Emory University
- Doors open at 4:30 PM; event runs 5:00ā7:00 PM
- All ages welcome
Ticket pricing: $25 adult admission, $10 student admission. Held at The Elie Wiesel Auditorium, Obama Presidential Library.