The mission of Houston Institute is to help the people of Rice University think deeply about the best way to live. At the Institute we:(i) Consider enduring works of thought and art through the study of the humanities, especially philosophy and literature;(ii) seek to help students think about some of the most pressing modern-day issues as raised by emerging technologies;(iii) have a special interest in classical accounts of human flourishing: in questions of virtue and vice… Show more The mission of Houston Institute is to help the people of Rice University think deeply about the best way to live. At the Institute we:(i) Consider enduring works of thought and art through the study of the humanities, especially philosophy and literature;(ii) seek to help students think about some of the most pressing modern-day issues as raised by emerging technologies;(iii) have a special interest in classical accounts of human flourishing: in questions of virtue and vice, and in the natural law tradition.Through targeted reading groups, public lectures, and other events, we foster a community of honest and rigorous intellectual exchange that explores what it means to live a good life. Students from all backgrounds and perspectives are welcome.houstoninstitute.orgexcellenceinhighered.org Show less