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Wisdom of the Seraph By Harry Moss It was not long ago that, in a time of great trouble and confusion, I went to visit an especially wise and helpful seraph of whom I knew. As the best of the seraphim, this individual counts truth-speaking and sound argumentation among those acts which can be rightly classified as speaking the praises of God, and so was quite willing to help me with my dilemma. I sprung into it straight away. You see, I had been looking into the case of one Johnathan Carp, a human who enjoyed both fame and infamy among his people as a result of a protracted murder spree. The trouble will be clear in the record of my conversation with the good Seraph: “What troubles you?” “Well, you see, I’ve been combing through the counterfactuals–” “Forbidden.” “Yes, well I assumed that He would stop me if my study was not part of His plan.” I should perhaps give a quick brief on counterfactuals of creaturely freedom: they are the components of God’s middle knowledge, resolute facts which describe the behavior which a free agent would have exhibited in circumstances other than those which are actual. The counterfactuals are thought to be very important to divine judgement. “Continue.” “Well, I was looking into an individual, one Johnathan Carp who is now on his deathbed.” I assumed, of course that the seraph knew who I meant. Seraphim are closer to the divine, and so their knowledge is more perfect than mine. “He will die tomorrow.” “I see. Well, I was wondering what his fate will be. The life he lived was naturally quite abhorrent, the sort of life that I would expect to result in damnation. However, I was looking into the counterfactuals and I saw a particular life path that was very different.” “Which path?” “It was a path in which Johnathan, after a somewhat troubled early childhood, would have accepted God into his heart at the age of fifteen and proceeded to devote his life wholly to charity, public service, and the study and teaching of scripture. He would have been a vegan and strived to erase prejudice from his mind. He would have donated blood at every available opportunity and given up all his non-vital organs while he lived. He would have died stepping in front of a bank robber’s gun in order to save the life of an innocent child.” “Most virtuous, but not real.” “Yes, but the trouble is this. At age fourteen, Jonathan stayed at school five minutes later than he was accustomed to because he was engaged in idle conversation with his friends. This conversation was of such a nature as to have no effect whatsoever on his moral character. Had he foregone the trivial chatting, he would have, on his way home, encountered one of his bookish classmates being physically tormented by a group of older boys. This would have reminded Johnathan of the way his own father treated him, and his moral character at that time was such that he would have intervened, and would have been beaten badly as a result. As a result of this harrowing altercation, Jonathan would have realized and internalized the value of virtue and sacrifice, and would have set himself on a path of righteous self-improvement culminating in the developments I described.” “All true.” “Does this not seem problematic?” “What?” “Johnathan could have lived a life every bit as virtuous as his actual life was wretched. His virtuous life would have sprung from precisely the same moral character that ultimately produced his wretched life, the defining difference being a trivial and morally neutral encounter that happened to deny him his chance at goodness.” “The Lord chooses wisely.” “Thank you, wise one.” The Lord chose to damn Johnathan Carp. Sure as the wise Seraph is, and sure as I am of the Lord’s goodness, I cannot help but be unsure here. Even angels must doubt, from time to time.

The Reason & Rationality 2025 Convivium is open to students currently in grades 8 - 12. Please fill out the application form. Reason & Rationality Complete Application and Pay Deposit Below The Reason & Rationality 2025 Summer Program is open to students currently in grades 8 - 12. Admission is limited because of the 5:1 student-instructor ratio. Please complete and submit the application form below. With summer fast approaching, we will inform you of our admissions determination within 24 hours. Reason & Rationality welcomes intellectually curious high school students from all schools and backgrounds, from the USA and internationally. Some of our enrollees this year come from schools including: Andover (Phillips Academy), MA • Astra Nova School, CA • Branson School, CA • The Brearley School, NY • The Bullis School, MD • The Chapin School, NY • The Collegiate School, VA • Deerfield Academy, MA • Foxborough Regional Charter School, MA • Germantown Academy, PA • The Hun School of Princeton, NJ • International British School of Bucharest, Romania • Jackson Hole High School, WY • Lick-Wilmerding High School, CA • Los Gatos High School, CA • Magnificat High School, OH • The Nueva School, CA • Northridge Prep, IL • Oakwood Friends School, NY • Palo Alto School, CA • Park Tudor School, IN • Princeton Day School, NJ • Round Rock High School, TX • Rye Country Day School, NY • St Christopher’s School, Bahrain • Stanford Online High School, CA • Stanton College Preparatory School, FL • Stevenson School, CA • The Stony Brook School, NY • The Taft School, CT • Viewpoint School, CA • Waterford School, UT. Tuition and Pricing: Tuition is $6,900 for the full program and $4,300 for only one session (room and board included). If you have financial need, please contact us about a $500 per session discount. All applicants must submit a $500 deposit, which will be returned if your application is not accepted. Session 2: Swarthmore College (Check In July 27; Session Runs July 28 - Aug 1; Check Out Aug 2) Parent's Name Parent's Last Name Parent's Email Have You Previously Submitted This Form For Another Student? Student's First name Student's Last name Students Email Gender Year of Graduation High School GPA Street Address Name, City & State of High School Attended How Did You Hear About Us? Teacher College Counselor Friend or Family Member Google Social Media Email Other Students who attend both sessions get the full experience, priority in enrollment and a discount on tuition. However, students unable to attend the full program may apply to individual sessions. * Session 2 (July 27 - August 2, 2025) - $4300 Deposit fixed price $500 Submit Application and Pay Deposit

The Reason & Rationality two-week summer program includes 20 sessions on the 20 biggest ideas in philosophy, economics and ethics. About Reason & Rationality Application Process Accommodations & Dining Other Who is Reason & Rationality for? High school students who love critical thinking and conversation, as well as high school students seeking to expand their capabilities - authentic curiosity, critical thinking and verbal dexterity - to get into an ideally suited college and to thrive there and beyond. Why Do High School Students Need Reason & Rationality? Crafting strong arguments and holding intellectual conversations that are interesting, persuasive and stay on track requires a combination of critical thinking, conversation techniques and a basic knowledge of the 20 Big Ideas in philosophy, economics and politics that serve as a foundation for many issues. What Problem Does Reason & Rationality Solve? With the many distractions and demands on high school students and families, high school students rarely get the opportunity to practice fluid, to-the-point conversations in a social but formal setting. Students need those skills in order to grasp opportunities that appear in life. What Makes Reason & Rationality Different from Competitor Offerings? We are designed from the ground up for joyful, authentic inquiry. Our classes are concentrated dives into the most important ideas -- from justice and democracy to game theory and the nature of consciousness -- led by Ph.D. students and graduates from top philosophy programs. Our faculty don’t vanish after class; you’ll find them in the lounge at midnight still debating with students. The result is a rare atmosphere where sharp reasoning, open-minded dialogue, and genuine friendships thrive. To make it all work, Reason & Rationality instructors are picked from the most dynamic and energetic young scholars who love connecting with their younger peers and audiences. What is the meaning of Convivial? Convivial (adjective): Marked by good company and cheerful conversation. What will life be like for students after they attend Reason & Rationality? Students will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to speak up more in class with well crafted arguments gaining the attention of teachers and improving their GPA. Students will be well prepared to engage in stimulating intellectual discussions with college interviewers and adeptly handle tricky questions. How should students prepare for the Summer Program? The Summer Program is about fun and conversation, so students are not required to do substantial work in advance. We will email links to some short videos and readings a few weeks before the program, which will help students get in the mindset to maximize their learning from the very beginning of the Program. After each days' activities, students will be assigned short readings to prepare for the next day. FAQ James' research on the famous Trolley Problem Immediate Impact James B Estes attended the original Reason & Rationality discussion series in 2023 as a participant and TA, later joining the team to co-found the Reason & Rationality Summer Program. Inspired by the class session on the Trolley Problem, James conducted empirical research into survey respondents’ intuitions about an important Trolley Problem variant. He then authored and published a peer reviewed article entitled Empirical Evidence Reveals the Motivation of Subjects Who Switch Tracks in the Trolley Loop Case. Apply Now!

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Reason & Rationality offers educational programs for high school students. Dedicated to empowering high school students to think rigorously & critically. Princeton Session 2025 kicks off! Reason & Rationality 2025 SUMMER PROGRAM AT PRINCETON & SWARTHMORE Reason & Rationality begins with a question: What are the foundational ideas that shape policies, drive decision-making, and unlock a deeper understanding of the world—yet are rarely introduced to high school students? Seeking the answer led us to 20 Big Ideas from Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), a framework that provides the conceptual scaffolding for understanding the forces that shape our society and the critical thinking tools to navigate them. Reason & Rationality equips high school students with the tools to think rigorously about complex questions, separate fact from ideology, and engage in lively intellectual exchange. Our classes are filled with humor, and rooted in relatable discussions. Students sharpen their critical thinking and communication skills and leave with a grasp of the intellectual frameworks that empower them to become confident independent thinkers. Reason & Rationality’s 5:1 student-teacher ratio ensures an intimate, engaging learning environment. Our instructors are not only accomplished academics from Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, and other great universities, but also charismatic young voices actively publishing and leading debate and dialogue on online media. They don’t just teach PPE; they embody how young people can develop and share their ideas with the world. Five hours of interactive discussions and problem solving per day plus discussions over meals and dorm activities give each student lots of opportunities to practice and reinforce their newly acquired skills and knowledge. Learn More Apply Now About Reason & Rationality Meet the Team Peter Bach-y-Rita Dean of Academics Peter Bach-y-Rita: Ph.D., MIT (Philosophy), J.D. Stanford Law School, A.B. Princeton University (highest honors). Dr. Bach-y-Rita's dissertation at MIT was at the intersection of ethics, biology and technology. He has published work on intellectual property, bankruptcy law, and the nature of legal causation. He co- founded Reason & Rationality in 2023. Head of Instruction Joe is a Philosophy PhD student at Princeton University. He has published 16 articles on topics in metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and ethics in leading peer-reviewed philosophy journals. On the popular level, he creates lecture videos and hosts discussions with philosophers on his YouTube channel Majesty of Reason. His videos have attracted nearly 1.5 million views in total. Joseph Schmid CMO & Instructor James ("JB") Estes is a Harvard University student. He is the co-author, with Mitch Presnick, of "4 Key Strengths of China’s Economy — and What They Mean for Multinational Companies" (2024 Harvard Business Review ) James Estes 2025 Guest Expert Lecturers Benjamin Morison DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF PHILOSOPHY, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY BPhil in Philosophy, Balliol College, Oxford (British Academy Major Award) Peter Baumann DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF PHILOSOPHY, SWARTHMORE COLLEGE Ph.D., University of Göttingen Christy Wampole PROFESSOR OF FRENCH, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Ph.D. Stanford University CIVIL DISCOURSE Schools today are facing a crisis in the breakdown of civil discourse. The solution lies less in enforcing politeness and “ground rules” than in cultivating the intellectual foundations of a reflective and philosophical worldview. The Reason & Rationality curriculum fosters civil discourse through the habits of thought that lead to deeper understanding, humility, and respect for opposing views.

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Reason & Rationality Convivial Conversation Guidelines Tips for Productive and Enriching Conversation Reason & Rationality equips high school students with the tools to think rigorously about complex questions, separate fact from ideology, and engage in lively intellectual exchange. Our classes are filled with humor, and rooted in relatable discussions. Students sharpen their critical thinking and communication skills and leave with a grasp of the intellectual frameworks that empower them to become confident independent thinkers. At Reason & Rationality, we welcome honest, intellectually rigorous conversations on topics that are often avoided in traditional high school settings—politics, religion, ethics, personal values, and more. These discussions can be deeply rewarding but also require maturity, self-awareness, and respect. Everyone involved, students and instructors, shares responsibility for creating an open, thoughtful, and inclusive environment. We are committed to fostering dialogue, not debate. The goal is to understand and explore different perspectives, not to win arguments or persuade others of a particular ideology. Our aim is to create not only a “safe space,” but a brave space—where intellectual courage and emotional maturity go hand in hand. Guidelines for Discussion The Reason & Rationality community is built on the belief that respectful disagreement is essential to intellectual growth. We are here to think hard, listen deeply, and learn from one another even when we disagree. Reason & Rationality Core Discussion Values Intellectual Humility: Be open to the idea that your beliefs might be incomplete or even wrong. Listening is not just polite; it’s how we grow. Curiosity Over Certainty: Ask questions not to trap or win, but to understand. Approach others with a genuine interest in how they see the world. Clarity Over Volume: You don’t have to speak first or the loudest. Take time to gather your thoughts. Silence can be powerful. When used properly, “strategic pauses” can have a powerful impact. Communal Understanding and Respect for Identity: Philosophical inquiry asks us to move from personal perspective to public reasoning by offering arguments others can assess without reference to individual identity or experience. This reflects a long-standing philosophical commitment to shared standards of justification. To support that, students should generally refrain from bringing racial, gender, sexual, or political identities or beliefs into discussion, unless clearly necessary to aiding communal understanding. Respectful disagreement on such matters is welcome when relevant. Focus creates freedom. In thoughtful philosophical discussion, it is often structure that creates the space for real openness and respect. Our conversations should remain centered on the argument at hand, rather than drifting into a free-form exchange of personal opinions. This discipline ensures that all participants stay in true conversation and can genuinely be heard. Without such focus, even well-meaning attempts at “safe” dialogue can unravel, leading to misunderstanding or discomfort. Critique with Care: Challenge ideas rigorously. Avoid turning critique into character judgment. If in doubt, ask a question before making a claim. Tips for Students We want Reason & Rationality to be a space where students speak openly and also listen generously. Here are some principles to keep in mind when you engage in discussion: Speak to Understand, Not Just to Persuade: The goal is to explore ideas together, not to "win" an argument. Your role is to contribute thoughtfully and help others feel safe doing the same. Help Steer the Conversation Constructively: If things seem off track or overly repetitive, try gently refocusing the group. Offer Suggestions When There’s a Stalemate: If a discussion feels stuck, propose a new approach. “It seems like we both have different facts that inform our perspectives. Maybe we can talk about our underlying values instead since we disagree about the evidence?” Ask Questions and Clarify: If something doesn’t make sense or is confusing, ask. Rephrasing what you’ve heard is also a powerful way to check understanding. “Let me see if I can restate your argument…” Assume Good Intentions: People communicate differently across cultures and personalities. What may come off as rude or off-putting in one culture is completely polite in another. Try to interpret others' words in the most generous way possible. Critique Ideas, Not People: Disagreement is welcome; disrespect is not. Challenge positions, not identities. “I see it differently because…” instead of “That’s a ridiculous thing to say.” Handle Interruptions Respectfully: If you feel cut off, speak up calmly. “I really want to hear your perspective—could I just finish my thought first?” Clarify When Misunderstood: You can always restate your point, or ask others to reflect back what they heard: “Let me try to say it another way…” “Can you tell me what you heard me say? I want to make sure I was clear.” Express Discomfort Thoughtfully: If something bothers you, it’s okay to say so kindly and clearly. Describe the action, not the person’s intent. “When you said X, I felt Y.” “I don’t think that was your intention, but that comment landed in a hard way for me.” If it feels tense then try a little humor: A light, respectful joke can ease tension and help everyone breathe. Just make sure you're laughing with people, not at them and that the moment calls for it. Reason & Rationality Code of Conduct Reason & Rationality programs are built on mutual respect, curiosity, and a shared commitment to learning. To ensure that everyone feels welcome, safe, and inspired, we expect all students and staff to follow the Reason & Rationality Convivial Conversation Guidelines above and adhere to the Code of Conduct below: Student Behavior Expectations Treat all students, instructors and staff with respect and kindness at all times. No bullying, teasing, or discrimination of any kind. Adhere to the Reason & Rationality Convivial Conversation Guidelines at all times. Be engaged and participate actively for your benefit and for the benefit of others. Attend all scheduled classes, extracurricular activities and meals. Show up on time, complete tasks, and follow directions from staff. 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If a rule is broken, we follow a fair and transparent process: Verbal Warning for Minor Infractions A staff member will talk with you about the incident and remind you of the rules and behavior expectations. Written Warning for Repeat Minor or a Major Infraction For repeated minor infractions or a more serious infraction, you’ll receive a written warning and parents/guardians may be notified. You may lose privileges like class or extracurricular activities or permission to go off campus. Parent/Guardian Meeting If problems continue or the behavior is serious (e.g., bullying, unsafe conduct), we’ll arrange a meeting with your parents/guardians. You may be asked to sign a behavior contract. Dismissal from Program If behavior doesn’t improve or is determined to be severe by Reason & Rationality staff (e.g., violence, possession of drugs/weapons, repeated bullying), you may be sent home early at your family’s expense. No refunds will be given in these cases. Reporting Issues If you experience or witness something that concerns you, tell a staff member or Group Leader right away. This includes: Bullying or harassment Unsafe or illegal behavior Medical or emotional concerns All staff are trained in student safety and mandated reporting responsibilities. Culture and Social Norms Reason & Rationality is a space for reflection, exploration, and connection. We expect all students to help create a respectful, inclusive, and enriching environment. Our Shared Values Curiosity: Ask questions, think deeply, and be open to other perspectives. Teamwork: Listen, contribute, and collaborate in a convivial manner. Inclusivity: Welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Respect for Difference: Embrace the diversity of views, values and personalities. Digital Etiquette Only use phones/devices during approved personal time (not in class, meals, or group activities). Never take photos/videos of others without their clear permission. Use social media kindly: no drama, no negativity, and no posting about others without consent. Out of respect for privacy, please don’t post anything on another student’s social media—even positive comments—while the program is in session. Fun Traditions Talent Show - Evening of fun with students, instructors and staff sharing their talents on stage from singing, acting, dance, sports, comedy, magic, etc. Water Balloon Fight Ice Cream Crawl - go see and taste the best ice creams in the college town area nearby Closing Ceremony - chance to share with parents the incredible learning, growth and fun experiences over the Program. 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