Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and a New York Times bestseller ever since, Richard Powers's The Overstory is one of those rare novels that achieve both critical and commercial success. In this Community Class, Chris Alderman will consider the following questions: What kinds of topics tend to capture people's imaginations these days, [...]
Why do cell phones cost more in the U.S. than in Europe? In his new book (October 2019), Thomas Philippon discusses the economics of free markets. He explains how markets work and, in the context of the cell phone industry, discusses a number of factors that influence their freedom. He concludes that free markets are [...]
In keeping with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this event scheduled for April 4 has been postponed until further notice. Please check back.
In keeping with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the May 29 Spring Preview Day will be held virtually on Zoom. On Preview Day, you will meet tutors who have devoted their lives to learning and helping others learn, discuss works by great thinkers, fellowship with a community of caring people who work together [...]
"Life has never been normal," wrote C. S. Lewis in an address to students at the outset of World War II. If we are waiting for a better time to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty, we may never set foot out the door. The work of the philosopher is to seek the truth regardless [...]
"In the world you have trouble, but take courage; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Life is hard. Most literature and art produced by human beings over the centuries is about suffering, troubles, and struggle. We all experience such troubles in our own lives. And of course, this is one of the major [...]
On October 23, Gutenberg will open its "virtual" doors to high school students and transfer students who are considering Gutenberg’s bachelor’s degree program in liberal arts. On Preview Day, you will meet tutors who have devoted their lives to learning and helping others learn, discuss works by the greatest thinkers the world has ever [...]
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On January 13, Chris Swanson will give the first talk in the series "The Gutenberg Dialogues: An In-depth Look at Tyranny." Two notable books about tyranny have been published recently: On Tyranny (2017) by Timothy Snyder and Live Not By Lies (2020) by Rod Dreher. Both books were on the best seller lists, with On Tyranny hitting the [...]
On January 15, Gutenberg will open its "virtual" doors to high school students and transfer students who are considering Gutenberg’s bachelor’s degree program in liberal arts. On Preview Day, you will meet tutors who have devoted their lives to learning and helping others learn, discuss works by the greatest thinkers the world has ever [...]
