Philosothon UK

Philosothon first hosted by King's College, Taunton, 2014. Then Bristol Grammar initiated for Bristol schools. Now working with Academy Conferences UK wide.

[ISRSA @TheISRSA]

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[Academy Learning @AC_Learning_]

Our recently launched Gifted and Talented course is available now on our website!

- With unique recordings of talks, sets of notes, follow up reading and links & Interactive multiple-choice quizzes.

As well as the newly-built Teacher Platform!

https://t.co/ZunJ9Olnmn

[Philosothon UK @Philosothon]

***A-Level/BTEC/IB Student Essay Competition***

Three interesting questions.

Full details below, email [email protected] with your entry before 17th July to enter.

[Richard Smith @philos_ethics]

TOK Spot (and it’s a great one!) https://t.co/YhBiy2wyF0

[Katja Sass @CatcherSass]

So we came 2nd in the @Philosothon at Kings, Taunton tonight. Such a great night and a fantastic team. So proud!

[Philosothon UK @Philosothon]

On this #Holocaust Memorial day the philosopher Dmitri Nikulin (2010) tells us that ‘#Dialogue is a #therapy – perhaps the therapy – against the misrecognition of one person by another’. As we enter into dialogue as equals we contribute to the healing of relationships.

[King's College @KingsTaunton]

Today we welcome pupils from local schools for the annual inter-schools Philosothon, for some thought-provoking discussion and debate. #Philosothon @Philosothon

[Philosothon UK @Philosothon]

The philosopher Dmitri Nikulin (2010) tells us that ‘Dialogue is a therapy – perhaps the therapy – against the misrecognition of one person by another’. As we enter into dialogue as equals we contribute to the healing of relationships and, ultimately, of the world.

[Philosothon UK @Philosothon]

Father Mark at Birmingham University this afternoon promoting the Philosothon at the W Midlands RE and NATRE conference. Philosothon is gaining ground across the country with regional hubs taking root. Birmingham HUB is about to launch.

[Richard Smith @philos_ethics]

Thanks to @Philosothon Rev Mark Smith for spreading the word about the wonderful opportunity #Philosothon can be for all our students. Please try it out @TheISRSA schools! #ISRSAconf2019

[Philosothon UK @Philosothon]

Father Mark Smith starting the Philosothon training for ISRSA, Mark heads up the UK Philosothon Movement and is delivering a multimedia session with free resources at Southwark Cathedral ISRSA conference today.

[Richard Smith @philos_ethics]

A superb evening had by all from at #Stowephilosothon Many thanks to @drpdennis for the organisation and inspiration!

[Dr. Jon Beale @DrJonBeale]

Thank you very much @drpdennis for organising and @stowemail for hosting an outstanding @Philosothon this evening! A brilliant event - had a great time facilitating such lively and stimulating discussions!

[Peter Dennis @drpdennis]

Huge congratulations to all who competed in last night’s Philosothon! Astonishing level of deep thinking and consensus building by the pupils: @SponneSchool @SHSKSchool @StPaulsSchool @stowemail @TBS_Information @warwickschool @WinCollX ... (2/2)

[Peter Dennis @drpdennis]

Special congrats to @WinCollX who won Stowe Open Philosothon cup second year running! Also to 2nd pl @LatymerUpper 3rd pl @BGSBristol 4th pl @StPaulsSchool 5th pl @Caterham_School! An amazing evening, and thanks to all who took part!

[Winchester College @WinColl]

Many thanks to @stowemail & @drpdennis for hosting us at Stowe for the second Philosothon competition. A great evening discussing philosophical problems with pupils from 15 other schools. Congratulations to our team of ten boys in years 9-13 who were overall winners again.

[Philosothon UK @Philosothon]

Stowe School Reception. A fitting backdrop for a Philosothon

[Philosothon UK @Philosothon]

#stowephilosothon Wrestling with the question of whether using our phones to remind us of things enhances our mental abilities or not.

[Philosothon UK @Philosothon]

#stowephilosothon dialogue throwing up the question of if bad luck affects our moral worth, what about good luck?