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Organized by the Liszt Institute New York the new volume of János Csák, Hungary's Minister of Culture and Innovation will be launched on April 26 from 5PM at the prestigious 3 West Club in New York.
Delving into the enduring intellectual and spiritual legacy that underpins America's ongoing achievements, János Csák explores the essence and history of the American genius. Americans hold freedom as the paramount human ideal, and the drama of the American genius revolves around the fundamental question of the purpose of freedom itself. This tension is palpable in the cognitive dissonance often observed between ideals and the rationalization of practices and injustices.
While akin to a confession, the essay fervently maintains the belief that American ideals embody the hope that individuals, as integral members of their communities, can realize their talents, reap the rewards of their hard work, and find purpose in their lives and endeavours.
„America stands as a nation of unparalleled natural wealth, where extraordinary individuals strive to uphold exceptional political institutions built upon remarkable ideas. Driven by aspirations for progress, adventure, power, and profit, leaders craft a political order grounded in practical reason, promoting freedom, equality under the law, and justice. This framework promises opportunities to all who embrace the imperatives of achievement and self-interest. Undoubtedly, the country's remarkable material and technological prowess commands unparalleled global admiration.
Let us cast our watchful eye upon America!”
About János Csák, Minister of Culture and Innovation
János Zoltán Csák, an economist-sociologist and esteemed university professor, has been serving as Hungary's Minister of Culture and Innovation since 2022 and previously held the position of Hungary's Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2014. He specializes in interpretive and organizational skills critical for shaping the future prospects and strategies of nations and organizations. Throughout his career, he has held executive positions and served as a board member in various companies across the energy, telecommunications, banking, and academic sectors in Europe, North America, and Australia. Between 2009 and 2010, he was a visiting researcher at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is honoured as a recipient of the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.