Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults - UChicago | Graham School
In this program, you will explore great works of literature, philosophy, history, and social thought at the University of Chicago. You will closely read texts and participate in weekly discussions facilitated by world-class instructors. The Basic Program has no prerequisites for admission, no tests, no papers, and no grades. Our sole purpose is to provide learners from all walks of life with opportunities for discovery, deep reflection, and respectful dialogue. There has been joy in sharing the learning journey with such interesting and delightful people, joy in being exposed to new worlds of knowledge and wisdom, [and] joy and excitement in finding new ideas that turn out to have relevance and meaning to my everyday life. The entire experience forced me to think deeply about ongoing challenges of the human experience, issues that have plagued people for thousands of years. There was great freedom to discuss ideas and thoughts were welcomed and challenged as they should be. I was missi
In this program, you will explore great works of literature, philosophy, history, and social thought at the University of Chicago. You will closely read texts and participate in weekly discussions facilitated by world-class instructors. The Basic Program has no prerequisites for admission, no tests, no papers, and no grades. Our sole purpose is to provide learners from all walks of life with opportunities for discovery, deep reflection, and respectful dialogue. Basic Program Benefits Form close connections with other intellectually curious adults Read the Great Books, including the works…
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