Shared Inquiry into Great Books
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Based on the model of the Great Books Foundation, "the purpose of [this group] is to provide people... with a [long term] program of liberal self-education through the reading and discussion of Great Books." Participants will meet bi-weekly for a couple of hours with co-leaders who moderate discussion through the use of methodical questions and guidelines for conducting fruitful inquiry. The benefits of membership are that we will be forced to think about difficult and basic questions, from which we will develop answers that help us to better understand ourselves and our world.
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Our next meeting:
George Meredith--Modern Love
Maybe a later time is better for many. Sunset will be at 7:34pm, so we'll start at 5:30pm.
What better way to celebrate not only these delicious spring days but also the first wave of fair weather attention this group has had this year in membership commitments than by having an outdoor rally around the subject of LOVE! Read more
- When?
- Sunday, May 18, 2008, 5:30 PM 20080518T213000Z
- Where?
- RSVP limit
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Only 20 members (including guests) can RSVP 'Yes' or 'Maybe' for this meeting. There's still room for 16 more.
- Who?
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3 members have said Yes
1 member said Maybe
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What's New?
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"Hello hope your doing well. im new to Buffalo and hoping to meet new friends and like minded people thank you "
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"I am looking for a book club to join, and this one seemed very interesting. I'd read some of the most recent selections, and while I wouldn't count them as favorites, they did make me think. So, that is why I'd like to join."
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"I'm joining for some digression. "
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"I love to read and am looking to meet new people in the Buffalo area who have similar interests."
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"I am an avid reader, but there are so many books I have yet to read and I'd love to meet others to read and discuss different books."
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"Hello! I'm kind of new to the Buffalo area and as an avid reader thought this might be a fun and stimulating group to join. "
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"I love literature and reading is one of my favorite past times. I would like to meet some people around Buffalo that are diverse in their interests, including a love of learning and reading."
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"Reading is a passion of mine, and I would love to find good conversation to complement the enjoyment of a great book. "
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"Hello recently moved back from DC."
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"I love books."
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"Hi! I'm new to the country and I would love to take this opportunity to make new and lasting friendships. "
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"I'd enjoy reading and love learning. I want to read books and have discussions that expand my thinking and education. I feel my brain is turning into mush, LOL. Also, I would like to meet people outside of my current circle of friends. "
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"His major works can be found on the Gutenberg Project: http://www.gutenb... also on Bartleby: http://www.bartle... and an audiobook version: http://www.archiv... E..."
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"I would love an oppportunity to discuss literature with others and expand my knowlege of great works."
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"Hi! I'm interested in meeting people who like to discuss different ideas and perspectives on things, and books provide a good foundation for that. I'd like to get back into reading, and having a structured group would make that easier for me."
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"Why, you all might be asking, have we been on such a prolonged recess? Well, as I am something of an example of all the worst traits of our community, you'll find that not only financially, but in actions..."
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"I was a member of a Great Books group in Delaware years ago & was introduced to many books I'd never read before -- & I thought I'd read many books! I find that when I have a chance to DISCUSS a book that I'm more likely to read something "serious.""
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"Hello, my name is Katrina. I have recently moved back to the Buffalo area and am looking to join a bookclub for good reading/discussions and to meet new people. "
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"I am always reading and looking for new ways to share information. The only thing that can make reading a great book better is having some one to share it with, so here I am!"
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"I have an interest in all things spiritual and so St. Augustine would fit the bill. I can't say how much I'd participate in future book discussions. That would depend on the subject matter but I always enjoy a lively conversation about ideas. "
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"Who would have thought that an essay of 2.5 pages could be so elusive, when trying to pin down the function of the work. I had enough trouble pulling together all the strands of thought into one cohesive..."
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"Hi. I enjoy reading...especially the classics. It's my way of escaping into another world. I'd love to be a part of a book club, to meet people and be able to discuss books I've read!"
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"I read a lot. Sometimes I don't know what to read next. It will be nice to have some guidance and other's to discuss books we've all read together."
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"I have been trying to work a lot more of the classics into my reading. Discussing these books with others would really give me a chance to develop better ideas and understanding of them."







