The Advanced Program

The Reason & Rationality “Advanced Program” is a 2-week intensive for students who are prepared to utilize the concepts and critical thinking tools learned in the Foundation Program to tackle 20 more complex philosophical, economic and ethical issues with deep critical thinking. The Advanced Program is exclusively for returning Reason & Rationality students.

For Summer 2027, Advanced topics include the “meaning of life,” the objectivity and subjectivity of value, the existence of free will, and current ethical and political debates.

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Program Details

Princeton
Session 1
Jun 6 – Jun 19, 2027
Session 2
Jun 19 – Jul 2, 2027
Session 3
Jul 5 – Jul 17, 2027
Session 4
Jul 18 – Jul 30, 2027
Stanford

Official dates coming soon

Student Schedule

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8:30–9:00 Travel & Arrivals Breakfast CheckoutWk 1 Cohort Ends
9:00–9:30
9:30–10:00 Morning Lectures & Announcements
10:00–10:30 SlaverySophia What Has ValueSagar Value: Subjective / Objective IJoe UtilitarianismSagar Problems for UtilitarianismFlo Saturday Brunch
10:30–11:00
11:00–11:30 Canoeing on Princeton Waterfront
11:30–12:00 Lunch
12:00–12:30
12:30–1:00
1:00–1:30 AbortionSophia Moral ExpertsSagar Value: Subjective / Objective IIJoe Famine & AffluenceSagar FairnessFlo
1:30–2:00
2:00–2:30
2:30–3:00 Check‑in Free Time Free Time Princeton University Tour Free Time Free Time
3:00–3:30 Capture the Flag Four in a Row Activity Marshmallow Tower Challenge Group Projects Free Time
3:30–4:00
4:00–4:30
4:30–5:00
5:00–5:30 Opening CeremonyParents Invited Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time
5:30–6:00 Dinner5:45 start Dinner
6:00–6:30 All‑Students Pizza Party
6:30–7:00
7:00–7:30 Games College Oral Exams I How to Make Academic Podcasts & Videos Ask Our Philosophers Anything College Oral Exams II Movie Night Talent Show
7:30–8:00
8:00–8:30
8:30–9:00
9:00–10:00 Group & Personal Time

Tuition & Pricing

Tuition covers all classes, activities, and meals for both boarding and day students; boarding students also live on campus, with housing included. Applications submitted with deposit before March 1, 2027 receive Early Bird tuition, even if supporting materials (such as teacher recommendations) arrive afterward.

Boarding

  • Full Program · Two Weeks $7,600Early Bird $6,900
  • Single Week $5,000Early Bird $4,600

Day

  • Full Program · Two Weeks $6,600Early Bird $5,900
  • Single Week $4,500Early Bird $4,100

Boarding students are housed in double rooms; a single room may be requested during application for a $1,000 supplement.

A $1,000 deposit is due at the time of application and will be promptly refunded if the application is not accepted; the remaining balance is due by March 15, 2027.

Your deposit and any tuition paid are fully refundable through March 15, 2027; see the FAQ for the full refund schedule.

If your student would like to apply for financial aid, you may apply using this Tuition Grant link.

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