Young Thinkers Summer School

In our two-day Young Thinkers Summer School we use thought experiments, debates and discussions to sharpen students’ analytical skills, introduce them to new ideas, and give them the confidence they need to argue effectively.

The subjects we discuss will range from topical issues, to moral problems from everyday life, to big questions which have plagued philosophers for centuries such as the nature of truth and reality.

There is no right answer – only the ability to ask the right questions, a range of methods to tackle them with, and the requirement to think logically and give reasons for your arguments. Informal group discussions allow students to get to grips with some challenging ideas in a relaxed environment.

Seminar debates on moral issues such as “Is it wrong to steal if I am poor and hungry?”, “Can it ever be right to kill one person if you save lots of others?”, “Should the government ban smoking?”, “Is animal testing in the name of science OK?”

Interactive thought experiments tackling issues such as “How do we know if we’re dreaming” and “What makes me the same person I was yesterday?”

An introduction to logic and critical thinking.

See a more detailed schedule for this course.

Our tutors – graduates in philosophy and related disciplines from top universities – are friendly, approachable, and experienced working with this age group. Working with small groups, they will help students navigate through these fascinating and complex debates, and will explain the issues at the right pace for them.

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In our two-day Young Thinkers Summer School we use thought experiments, debates and discussions to sharpen students’ analytical skills, introduce them to new ideas, and give them the confidence they need to argue effectively.

The subjects we discuss will range from topical issues, to moral problems from everyday life, to big questions which have plagued philosophers for centuries such as the nature of truth and reality.

There is no right answer – only the ability to ask the right questions, a range of methods to tackle them with, and the requirement to think logically and give reasons for your arguments. Informal group discussions allow students to get to grips with some challenging ideas in a relaxed environment.

Seminar debates on moral issues such as “Is it wrong to steal if I am poor and hungry?”, “Can it ever be right to kill one person if you save lots of others?”, “Should the government ban smoking?”, “Is animal testing in the name of science OK?”

Interactive thought experiments tackling issues such as “How do we know if we’re dreaming” and “What makes me the same person I was yesterday?”

An introduction to logic and critical thinking.

See a more detailed schedule for this course.

Our tutors – graduates in philosophy and related disciplines from top universities – are friendly, approachable, and experienced working with this age group. Working in small groups, they will help students navigate through these fascinating and complex debates and will explain the issues at the right pace for them.