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Great Discourses℠ offers intellectually curious adults from all walks of life compelling and convenient opportunities for personal enrichment through participation in collaborative close readings of Western and World classics. By combining time-tested texts, teachers and methodologies with cutting-edge technologies, Great Discourses℠ delivers professionally designed and led limited-enrollment discussion courses of exceptional quality, both online and on location. Topics range from the ancient to the modern and the sacred to the secular, and often combine texts in unusual ways that highlight each work’s unique characteristics. These courses in turn foster an ongoing, global online community of like-minded lifelong learners. Both the courses and the community help participants transform the challenging into the exhilarating and elevating through “Aha!” moments of profound discovery, unlocking the mysteries of classic works, our world, and our selves — while simultaneously sharpening critical thinking, critical empathy and collaboration skills; maintaining general mental fitness; and forming new friendships. GREAT DISCOURSES • WHERE GREAT MINDS MEET