
These days it seems more important than ever that human beings get along with each other and work together, yet here we are, divided and at odds, struggling to cooperate in even the smallest ways. We lack what nineteenth century writers and philosophers called “imaginative sympathy,” the ability (and the willingness) to use our imaginations to help us bridge the gap between ourselves and those who seem very different.
Fall 2022/Spring 2023 reading groups will be announced this summer, and registration will open in July. Participation is reserved for Athenæum members. If you have any questions, please email readinggroups@provath.org.
The Athenæum is deeply grateful to our wonderful volunteer leaders. Please note library reading groups are not classes or courses, but rather a way for individuals to discuss readings together, guided by both expert and amateur enthusiasts. Participants should expect discussion-based, not lecture-style meetings.