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[close] Do We Have an Obligation to Help Others? What is the Basic Social Contract? If a family member is going through a rough patch, of course we’ll do what we can to help them out, right? But what about a co-worker? Not so fast. And let’s say you’re on BART late at night and see a guy who looks like he’s had a few too many. Who among us is going to make sure he gets home safely? Of course, we can’t possibly offer help to everyone in the world who needs it. So where do we draw the line? Friends but not neighbors? Bay Area but not Central Valley? California but not Oklahoma? America but not Afghanistan? In this course, we will be reading two classic short stories: Katherine Mansfield’s ”The Garden Party” and Herman Melville’s “Bartleby the Scrivener.” They are different in just about every way (for example, one is short, the other is long; one is creepy and dark, the other is sweet and bright, etc.), with one big exception: They both ask us to consider the ways we’re connected to the people around us, and the responsibilities of our shared humanity. We will discuss these weighty questions, and whatever other questions may come up. Please register for this course at http://www.sfpolis.com before Dec. 2, 2013 Instructor: Daniel Herman When: December 3rd, 10th, 17th (Tuesdays) 7:00-8:30 PM Where: The Women’s Building, 3543 18th St, SF

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[close] Thanks for participating in our AVID Book Club! Check out this link to discover the benefits of reading for personal enjoyment: http://www.persistenceunlimited.com/2007/12/the-26-major-advantages-to-reading-more-books-and-why-3-in-4-people-are-being-shut-out-of-success/

[close] Hello Students Come along and join our university for all your academic needs but we don't accept anyone. Good grades are essential in whatever area you chose to study. You also have to be special to be accepted here. And by special we mean not a normal human. We accept reincarnated souls, half humans, witches, wizards, immortals, werewolves,shapeshifters and humans with special powers. So come and join us. There is plenty to do on campus from political groups ran by reincarnated revolutionaries to theatre productions ran by werewolves and sports ran by the immortals. So what are you waiting for? Join us. Headmaster Daniel Larmarque *This role play is partially a Les Miserable modern/supernatural AU role play.