A Conversation on Genesis 1 and America’s Founding

In an interview with Public Discourse, legal scholar and political philosopher Robert P. George discussed his vocation as a teacher and his academic background. George described teaching as his fundamental vocation and noted that his desire to enter the profession was inspired by his own teachers.

George spoke about his upbringing in Appalachia in north central West Virginia and his transition to academic life. He identified a significant intellectual turning point during his sophomore year at Swarthmore College.