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Reason & Rationality Foundation Program - Princeton 2026

Reason & Rationality is an intensive summer program where students explore 20 major topics in philosophy, economics, and decision-making, such as whether humans have free will, why democracies succeed or falter, what makes a belief justified, and how systems (from markets to moral norms) produce unexpected outcomes.

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Our instructors are Ph.D. students or young professors from leading philosophy programs, who teach in a close mentoring model that emphasizes intellectual play and humility. Outside the classroom, students often continue their conversations late into the evening in lounges and common spaces. Some of our students go on to participate in Reason & Rationality podcasts, which you can check out on this website.  

Both sessions of the Foundation Program are held at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. 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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  • Session 1 - Week 1: June 7 - 13, 2026

  • Session 1 - Week 2: June 14 - 20, 2026

  • Session 2 - Week 1: June 21 - 27, 2026

  • Session 2 - Week 2: June 27 - July 2, 2026

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Foundation Program
2026 Sample Schedule

Week One

Week Two

Program Schedule

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 January 1, 2026 (was December 1, 2025). If your student needs financial aid, please contact us at: info@reasonandrationality.com.  

Questions About Reason & Rationality's Vision for Conversation-Based Education?

Check out the frequently asked questions on our website or reach out to Reason & Rationality at info@reasonandrationality.com.

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