One thing about the Catherine project is that it is using resources that are available to it because of academic philosophy. The founder is a Tutor (professor) at St. John’s College, and is to some extent taking advantage of the school’s alumni, who themselves have the benefit of four years of class room discussions of major works of philosophy, to help guide the study groups and ensure that participants have a fruitful experience. Granted that is a different project than what most other professors of philosophy take on, but it is still in some ways entwined with higher education, as opposed to wholly “grass roots”.
One thing about the Catherine project is that it is using resources that are available to it because of academic philosophy. The founder is a Tutor (professor) at St. John’s College, and is to some extent taking advantage of the school’s alumni, who themselves have the benefit of four years of class room discussions of major works of philosophy, to help guide the study groups and ensure that participants have a fruitful experience. Granted that is a different project than what most other professors of philosophy take on, but it is still in some ways entwined with higher education, as opposed to wholly “grass roots”.