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The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible
Virtual Reading Group

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible

a SFL Virtual Reading Group


The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible tells the story of a boy who becomes shipwrecked on an unfamiliar island after being swept out to sea in a storm. Having previously lived in a relatively free society, in this new strange land he experiences culture shock as he learns of bewildering laws and traditions of the island’s inhabitants. The story highlights the absurdities of the laws, the controls imposed on people’s lives, and the economic drawbacks of these laws.

The laws highlighted are recognizable as common to many countries throughout the world. As the story unfolds, the part individuals in society play in political decision-making and personal responsibility is introduced for discussion.

Application Deadline

April 2nd, 2017

Discussion Leader

Ken Schoolland, Economics Professor, Hawaii Pacific University

Meeting Dates

Sundays 10:30-11:30pm IST, 4/9/17 – 4/30/17

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