The Great Books Foundation provides selections of books both classic and modern works of prose, poetry, and drama from which local discussions and regional institutes draw their materials. This is often supplemented by local choices from significant works of fiction and non-fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama.
For a list of titles of previous institutes check out:Great Books espouses a unique set of rules to help keep discussions fair for everyone.
These include rules for leaders as well as group participants.
For details, read about the Shared Inquiry method.
The list of ongoing Great Books groups in these three areas are arranged by town with venue, times, and contact provided. Please do email the contact for the groups that interest you. They can provide the list of books and any pertinent information you may need.
Philadelphia Regional Institutes: