Reason & Rationality Foundation Program - Princeton 2026
The Reason & Rationality "Foundation Program" is a 2-week introduction covering the 20 Big Ideas in Philosophy, Economics and Ethics, a framework that provides the conceptual scaffolding for understanding the forces that shape our society and the critical thinking tools to navigate them.
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Session 1 - Week 1: June 7 - 13, 2026
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Session 1 - Week 2: June 14 - 20, 2026
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Session 2 - Week 1: June 21 - 27, 2026
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Session 2 - Week 2: June 27 - July 2, 2026
Students who, as of Summer 2026, are entering 9th grade through those who have just graduated from high school are eligible to apply. While preference will be given to those applying to the full 2-week program, students may also apply to attend a single week.
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2026 Sample Schedule
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Tuition and Pricing
The program fee of $6,900 covers all classes, activities, housing, and meals for the full two-week program ($4,600 for a single week). A $1,000 deposit is due at the time of application, which promptly will be refunded if the application is not accepted, with the remaining balance being due within seven (7) days of acceptance. Reason & Rationality will refund the full deposit and any tuition payments if request is made prior to April 22, 2026. Program fees will increase for applications received after December 1, 2025. If your student needs financial aid, please contact us at: info@reasonandrationality.com.
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