McKeon Center

Reading Group

Richard McKeon Philosophy Reading Group

We're thrilled to be resuming the Reading Group sessions this spring! Join us as we dive into two rich and thought-provoking essays authored by Richard McKeon. Whether you're a longtime scholar of McKeon or just curious, come read and think with us! All are welcome!
 
Second Session of the Spring Quarter: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
 
 
 
First Session of the Spring Quarter: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
 

Downlaod Democracy, Scientific Method and Action, The Uses of Rhetoric in a Technological Age.

When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:30 to 2:00 PM

Where: John Hope Franklin, Social Sciences Research Building

 

 

 

Fourth Session: February 26, 2026 at 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Location: Gates Blake 133

Pizza will be served!

Reading for the fourth session are linked here, here, here, and here.

 

Third Session: February 12, 2026 at 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Location: Gates Blake 133

Pizza will be served!

Readings for the third reading group session are linked here, here, and here.

 

Previous Readings

Philosophy as Humanism

Philosophy as an Agent of Civilization

Richard McKeon: A Study

Education and the Disciplines

The Nature and Teaching of Humanities

Spiritual Autobiography