About The Henry Knox Institute
At the Henry Knox Institute, we believe there are empirical ideas that advance human flourishing. These proven solutions stem from the timeless ideals that inspired America’s founders, and those principles are still the foundation of healthy, thriving individuals, families, communities, and societies.
We reconnect citizens with the enduring principles that launched America to the forefront of nations — liberty, equality, natural rights, religious freedom, self-government, and others — and to help them rediscover how these truths lead to freedom and opportunity.
Through impactful research and engaging education, we bring these principles to life for a new generation. We invite citizens, scholars, and leaders to join in the thoughtful pursuit of time-tested, empirical concepts that make a free society possible — so that together, we can strengthen the foundations of our society and ensure that every person has the chance to flourish.
Mission
At the Henry Knox Institute, we believe that human flourishing stems from the timeless ideals that inspired America’s founders, and those principles are still the foundation of healthy, thriving individuals, families, communities, and societies.
Our mission is to reconnect citizens with the enduring principles that launched America to the forefront of nations — liberty, equality, natural rights, religious freedom, self-government, and others — and to help them rediscover how these truths lead to freedom and opportunity.
Through impactful research and engaging education, we bring these principles to life for a new generation. We invite citizens, scholars, and leaders to join in the thoughtful pursuit of time-tested, empirical concepts that make a free society possible — so that together, we can strengthen the foundations of our society and ensure that every person has the chance to flourish.
Core Values
Relentless Curiosity
The science is not settled. The case is not closed. Advancing human flourishing requires continuous growth and curiosity to seek understanding and open the next chapter of discovery.
Civic Virtue
Self-government depends on self-discipline. We model and promote the virtues that sustain a free and moral people – honesty, courage, gratitude, and respect.
Human Dignity
We affirm that every person has inherent worth and potential. Freedom is not a privilege for the few, but a natural right that calls each of us to responsibility, purpose, and virtue.
Collaboration
We achieve our best work in partnership with others. We seek out wise thinkers, civic leaders, and cultural influencers who share our commitment to discovering and advancing the ideas that help societies flourish.
Public Impact
Our work exists for the common good. We publish accessible content, host public events, and engage broadly to help citizens and communities reconnect with the principles that sustain liberty and opportunity.
Responsible Stewardship
We are grateful stewards of the trust placed in us by donors, communities, and the public. We manage every resource — financial, intellectual, and relational – with integrity, prudence, and transparency.
Hope & Renewal
We aim to teach and serve with both conviction and compassion – speaking truth about the principles that undergird human flourishing, and offering grace to all who are seeking understanding and renewal.
Intellectual Integrity
We pursue clarity and honesty in all our work. Our conclusions are guided by evidence, reason, and the lessons of history – not by ideology or partisanship.