The "Ten Principles on Marriage and the Public Good" are the result of scholarly discussions that began in December, 2004 at a meeting in Princeton, New Jersey, sponsored by the Witherspoon Institute. This conference brought together scholars from History, Economics, Psychiatry, Law, Sociology and Philosophy to share with each other the findings of their research on why marriage is in the public interest. A consensus developed for sharing the fruit of their collaboration more widely.
The Witherspoon Institute is an independent research center located in Princeton, New Jersey. It is not connected to Princeton University, Princeton Theological Seminary, The Center for Theological Inquiry, or the Institute for Advanced Study.
For more information contact the drafting committee of the Principles, at principles@winst.org.
The Witherspoon Institute works to enhance public understanding of the political and moral principles inherent in free and democratic societies, and to promote the application of these principles to contemporary problems.
In furtherance of its educational mission, the Witherspoon Institute supports a variety of scholarly activities. It sponsors research and teaching through a fellowship program, and organizes conferences, lectures, and colloquia. It encourages and assists scholarly collaborations among individuals sharing the Institute's interest in the foundations of a free society. The Witherspoon Institute also serves as a resource for the media and other organizations seeking speakers and public comment on matters of concern to the Institute and its associated scholars.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Stephen Whelan, Esq., Chairman
- Luis Tellez, President
- Mark O'Brien, Vice-President
- Michael Fragoso, M.D., Treasurer
- John Metzger, Esq., Secretary
- Frederic Clark, Trustee
- Michael Crofton, Trustee
- Deborah Garwood, Trustee
- Roger Naill, Trustee
- Ignacio Rodriguez-Iturbe, Trustee
- Edward Smith, Trustee
- Mark Smith, Trustee
- Herbert W. Vaughan, Trustee Emeritus
- Eugene Zurlo, Trustee
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