The Great Conversation

Volume III: Reform and Enlightenment

The Great Conversation met in person for the first time since the start of COVID. Led by Dr. J. David Franks the semester opened with Martin Luther and highlighted over a dozen authors, including Shakespeare, Hobbes, and Kant.

September 6 - December 6, 2022

Sound and Fury: Shakespeare Reading Group

Led by Harvard Ph. D. Student David Nee, a group of Harvard undergrads discussed Richard II, Richard III, and Measure for Measure over the course of the Fall Semester!

September 14 - November 16, 2022

Are Men in Crisis?

A Panel Discussion

Richard V. Reeves discussed his book Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It. He was joined by Prof. Harvey Mansfield, Ian Corbin, and Erika Bachiochi for a panel discussion on masculinity, manliness, and what we can do to help boys and men better flourish today.

October 28, 2022