In a cultural landscape where institutions tend to dominate, what, then, is a community? Is it built of rules and procedures? Friendship? Common interests? What is the texture of a community, and how can we tell if we are part of one? In this session of Young Philosophers, we will explore the nature of community.
Young Philosophers is an online discussion for high-school-aged students. Join us for “What Is Community?” on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6-7 p.m. PDT. The discussion will be led by Gutenberg tutor Eliot Grasso.
Attendee Requirements: High-school age
Maximum Attendees: 20
Eliot Grasso is the vice president and a tutor at Gutenberg College where he teaches art seminars and leads discussions in Western Civilization and the Great Conversation. Eliot holds a B.A. in music from Goucher College (2005), an M.A. in ethnomusicology from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick (2007), and a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance (2011). He has performed, recorded, taught, and lectured on Irish traditional music internationally.