Founded in 1947, the Great Books Foundation has established itself as the leading advocate for a text-based Socratic method of learning.
We publish anthologies of classic and contemporary writing from around the globe and across the disciplines.
In colleges and continuing education classrooms, as well as in book groups, we foster communities of readers who value intellectual growth and civic discourse among friends. The great conversation—talking about the books and ideas that matter—continues well beyond the page, transforming the lives of all who participate.
The Great Books Foundation Science Fiction Omnibus
The second volume in our Omnibus series showcases some of science fiction's greatest masters, including Isaac Asimov, J. G. Ballard, Ray Bradbury, Octavia Butler, Arthur C. Clarke, Orson Scott Card, Harry Harrison, Ursula K. LeGuin, James Tiptree Jr., Kurt Vonnegut, and more. Read More >>
Even Deadlier
Sin just got deadlier. Even Deadlier includes 14 more short story masterpieces that spark reflection on the ancient concept of sin. Includes discussion questions and brief author biographies as well as a foreword by Al Gini, author of The Importance of Being Lazy and Why It’s Hard to be Good. Read More >>
Citizens of the World: Readings in Human Rights, EXPANDED EDITION
The concept of human rights is a revolutionary idea still in the making. This expanded edition of Citizens of the World is a comprehensive anthology for readers interested in how the idea of human rights has developed throughout history. New selections include writings on human rights issues that have become paramount since 9/11. Read More >>
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