Questions for Discussion of A Compassionate Civilization
Guiding Questions for a Conversation on A Compassionate Civilization
Objective level:
What are some words or phrases that caught your attention or stayed with you? (quotes)
What are some images that were created for you?
What was the progression of thought/chapters?
Reflective level:
What parts of the book did you really get into?
What parts did you particularly like?
What in the book made you uncomfortable?
What other reactions did you have – and to what?
What triggered a previous experience you’ve had? And what was the experience?
Interpretive level:
Why do you think the book progressed in this way?
What is the meaning of this book for you?
What questions does it raise for you?
What is the significance of this book for you?
What can we learn from this book?
Decisional level:
What are you taking away from this book and our discussion of it?
What will you do or think differently as a result of this book and the discussion?
If you had to make your own nickname or title for this book, what would you call it?
What would be your recommendation if someone asked you if they should read the book?
Resources for questions and the Focused Conversation Method:
The Art of Focused Conversation, by Brian Stanfield, or The Art of Focused Conversation for Schools, by Jo Nelson