The Critical Rationalist Scholar award is handed out on the basis of the criteria used for the Rhodes Scholar.
- literary and scholastic attainments;
- energy to use one’s talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports;
- truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship;
- moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.
The award is usually given to encourage young scholars but a break from protocol was allowed in the case of Popper. The first CR Scholar was (or is) an Australian, Dr Struan Jacobs at Deakin University.
The awards to date.
Peter Boettke and Bruce Caldwell have been nominated for recognition. I am reliable informed that Joe and Judith Agassi will receive the award but the papework has not been completed. The Affirmative Action Declaration fell on the flooor and was not signed by all members of the committee.
BTW I have an idea that the original Rhodes bequest specified as the second criterion “participation and proficiency in manly outdoor games”.
I’m just surprised Popper didn’t get one before those other fellows given the selection panel.
Steve Edney
26 Aug 10 at 9:24 am
Popper was lucky to get up, given the second criterion:)
Rafe
26 Aug 10 at 9:52 am