COURSES – FALL 2026 / History and Philosophy

The courses listed below, in the general area of history and philosophy, are currently offered at Quest.

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EXPLORATIONS IN PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE

Coordinators: Larry Shapiro, Steve Allen, Bob Belfort

For each session, we will read an essay, classic short story, or excerpt from a play.

NEW AND CLASSIC ESSAYS

Coordinators: Steve Allen, Bob Belfort, Nina Sanders, Larry Shapiro

Each week the course coordinators will pick an essay designed to provoke new perspectives, to ask us to question assumptions, and to encourage thoughtful discussion.

POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY OF JOHN LOCKE

Coordinators: Sanford Kessler, Andrea Irvine

John Locke has often been called “America’s Political Philosopher” because of his influence on American ideas and institutions.

PROFILES IN COURAGE

Coordinators: Wayne Cotter, Tracey Lee, Ken Sasmor

Courage seems to be in short supply these days among many of our elected officials, academic leaders, and captains of industry.

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