The Telos Institute promotes the scholarly examination of topics in areas such as social theory, political philosophy, intellectual history, and contemporary culture in order to enhance the quality of discussion within the American intellectual scene. Through regular conferences, the Telos Institute gathers scholars from the Unites States and abroad in order to offer new perspectives on current questions and to promote the discussion of pressing but under-researched topics. The resulting research is made available through the affiliated journal, Telos, which also publishes documents and essays, frequently translated from other languages in order to make them accessible to the American and the international higher education community. Through support for scholarship, conferences, and publication, the Telos Institute makes a significant contribution to the scholarly world and adds to the quality of contemporary intellectual and political debate.