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Great Books, Great Conversations

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: via Zoom

Members and guests – Free!

This ongoing Village discussion group meets online the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a selection of short readings from an anthology published by The Great Books Foundation. Although the group has been meeting for years, they are very welcoming to new members!

Beginning in December of 2023, the group will be reading from the anthology Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions. These short, engaging readings illustrate the best and worst of what can happen when we attempt to mold the complex communities in which we live into our vision of a perfect state. All 23 selections in this anthology challenge readers to question how society should be structured and governed, as well as what kinds of communities are most conducive to human fulfillment, both privately and in the civic arena. The readings are sure to spark conversations that are relevant to current events in our city, nation and world.

 

Details

Date:
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Series:

Venue

Zoom
Chicago, IL United States

FAQs

  • Registration? Required for all events
  • Email Reminder? Sent to all registrants the day before. Zoom link for virtual events included in email 24 hours before.
  • Transportation? If you can provide a ride or need a ride, be sure to let the office know by  emailing celebrate@thevillagechicago.org or calling 773.248.8700. The Village aims to match drivers whenever possible.
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773.248.8700