Philosophy Summer School
Our world is full of profound and enduring questions: What is knowledge? What defines consciousness? How do we understand morality, reality, and existence itself?
Across centuries and cultures, philosophy has been our greatest tool for exploring life’s deepest mysteries – guided by reason, logic, and intellectual discipline.
If you find yourself questioning the nature of reality, knowledge, or ethics – and want to refine your ability to explore and express complex ideas – this Summer School is for you.
For 2025, the online Philosophy Summer School will include seminars on:
Personal Identity – Applied Ethics – Epistemology – Philosophy of Mind – Political Philosophy – Phenomenology – Cultural Theory
See a more detailed outline for this course.
The tutors for this course are selected for their exceptional communication skills, outstanding academic record, and passion for sharing what they love about philosophy. They’ll guide you through engaging discussions and challenge you to think critically – see our tutors page for some example profiles.
We will engage in lively seminar discussions, close textual analysis and exegesis (critical explanation and interpretation), use thought experiments to isolate philosophical intuitions and ideas, and explore our own and others’ attempted solutions to philosophical problems. The emphasis throughout will be on active participation and involvement.
Small class sizes foster lively debates and in-depth discussions, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to engage, question, and refine their ideas – while also connecting with like-minded peers.
This Summer School is ideal for students considering philosophy, politics, law, or other humanities subjects at university. The critical thinking, analytical, and debate skills developed here are invaluable for higher education and beyond.
Ready to take the next step? Scroll down for full details on how to apply.
Our world is full of profound and enduring questions: What is knowledge? What defines consciousness? How do we understand morality, reality, and existence itself?
Across centuries and cultures, philosophy has been our greatest tool for exploring life’s deepest mysteries – guided by reason, logic, and intellectual discipline.
If you find yourself questioning the nature of reality, knowledge, or ethics – and want to refine your ability to explore and express complex ideas – this Summer School is for you.
For 2025, the online Philosophy Summer School will include seminars on:
Personal Identity – Applied Ethics – Epistemology – Philosophy of Mind – Political Philosophy – Phenomenology – Cultural Theory
See a more detailed outline for this course.
The tutors for this course are selected for their exceptional communication skills, outstanding academic record, and passion for sharing what they love about philosophy. They’ll guide you through engaging discussions and challenge you to think critically – see our tutors page for some example profiles.
We will engage in lively seminar discussions, close textual analysis and exegesis (critical explanation and interpretation), use thought experiments to isolate philosophical intuitions and ideas, and explore our own and others’ attempted solutions to philosophical problems. The emphasis throughout will be on active participation and involvement.
Small class sizes foster lively debates and in-depth discussions, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to engage, question, and refine their ideas – while also connecting with like-minded peers.
This Summer School is ideal for students considering philosophy, politics, law, or other humanities subjects at university. The critical thinking, analytical, and debate skills developed here are invaluable for higher education and beyond.
Ready to take the next step? Scroll down for full details on how to apply.
Flowing Discussions
The teachers were all really great, you could feel how knowledgeable they were about the subject, and their enthusiasm for it. Difficult concepts were explained effectively, and questions and debate ...Enhanced Critical Thinking Skills
The Philosophy Summer School cemented my decision to study philosophy at university. The discursive nature made us develop our points to gain deeper understanding into our own position on...A Phenomenal Week
If you are worried that this course is out of your depth, don’t be, and read this review. I attended having never studied philosophy, only having read...Excellent Group Size
It was really good. The tutors were very interactive and were clear and easy to understand, even when explaining difficult concepts. I thought the difficulty level was just...Confirmed My Uni Choices
I found my time at the Philosophy Summer School to be incredibly enjoyable and educational. Seeing as I had never formally studied philosophy before and was considering studying it...A Great Experience
The course is a really great experience, as you learn about topics that you probably haven’t before; and in much more detail. Especially as I had barely done any...A Good Challenge
I thought that the teaching was really good, everything was explained really well and taught in a really friendly manner The content was difficult and some aspects definitely challenged ...Made Me Think Deeply
I really enjoyed the breadth of topics that were covered. I think it was well-rounded an included all the fundamental sides of philosophy. Even some topics where I...Lively and Exciting Discussions
I think the main purpose and goal of the Philosophy Debate Chamber course is to inspire interest in certain aspects of philosophy. Each session only gives you a ...Eye-Opening
Good opportunity to learn the foundations of Philosophy which is not only fascinating and useful if you want to study Philosophy further but also eye opening about the ...Easy To Make Friends
I really enjoyed it. I went in with no real study of philosophy before, just having been interested by the ethics side and enjoyed it a lot....Inspiring Tutors
The small class size and friendly, relaxed but stimulating environment allowed me to really begin to understand the ‘essence’ of Philosophy. I wanted to come to the summer school to...Brilliant Teachers
This course was really useful for me because it gave me a clear insight into what Philosophy is like at degree level; I learned the standard of work we would ...Amazing Learning Environment
The Debate Chamber Philosophy course is an amazing introduction to the world of detailed philosophy, extremely knowledgeable teachers, thought provoking discussions and interesting material all contribute to a welcoming...Rewarding and Challenging
I found the five days very rewarding, challenging and interesting. The tutors were all enthusiastic and the tuition was pitched at exactly the right level. I have been...A Great Insight
The philosophy course gave me a great insight and introduction into the topic, giving me a taster as to whether I would consider such a subject at higher education. ...Develop Your Mind
The Philosophy Summer School was an incredible insight into the discipline of Philosophy. It was incredibly varied, and left me wanting more at the end of each session....The Best Choice
I cannot compliment this course enough. Within the philosophy course you will be greeted with a friendly group of tutors who make the knowledge on paper come alive in ...Ideas Came Alive
This course was fun, the ideas really interesting, and my classmates supportive and challenging. I have a much better understanding of the different branches of philosophy and what kinds ...Helpful for Decision-Making
This course is very helpful in deciding whether or not you wish to pursue philosophy to a higher degree. Before attending this course I was unsure whether or not ...Brilliant Fun!
Do come along to a Debate Chamber Summer School if you can; the experience is invaluable. I learnt a lot more than I thought possible in five days purely because ...Completely Wonderful
The tutors are all very friendly. I think it is an experience that every student should have. The subjects were presented clearly and in a really fun way. The tutors ...Mind Stretching!
A fantastic course for understanding the different areas of philosophy. The different teachers you have will show you different ways of looking at some of the most “popular” philosophical questions whilst...Made Some Great Friends
The Philosophy Summer School is an amazing course. It covers a wide range of topics, allowing you to find out what most interests you. Great friends are...A Wonderful Week!
As someone who knew very little about philosophy, this course demonstrated how to approach and tackle philosophical issues and ideas. I found this teaching incredibly interactive and enjoyable. Without ...Practical Details
📌 Please note: This is the online version of the course. To view the in-person option, click here.
📅 Course Dates: The online Philosophy Summer School is open to students aged 15–18 and will take place from 11th – 15th August 2025.
⏰ Teaching Hours: The course runs for five days, with live sessions from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm each day, including a lunch break.
💻 Course Format: This is a live online event, held in small seminar groups for fully interactive discussions and debate. Sessions will not be recorded, so students must be available during the scheduled hours and have a reliable audio and video internet connection.
💰 Course Fee: £495
🔒 Booking: Secure your place with a 25% non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is due eight weeks before the course starts. [See full booking terms and conditions here.]
📞 Questions? Call us on 0800 810 1058 or email [email protected].
Debate Chamber offers a limited number of full and partial bursaries to students who could not otherwise afford to attend. If you would like to apply for a bursary then please complete your bursary application here.