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Reason & Rationality Foundation & Advanced Programs at Princeton Session 1: June 7 - June 20, 2026 Session 2: June 21 - July 2, 2026 (Session 2 is nearing capacity; please email if interested) Apply What is Reason & Rationality? Reason & Rationality equips high school students with the tools to think rigorously about complex questions, separate fact from ideology, and participate in lively intellectual discussion. The 2-week Foundation Program focuses on 20 Big Ideas in Philosophy, Economics and Ethics. Classes are rigorous, fast-paced and full of humor. Students sharpen their critical thinking and communication skills and leave with a grasp of the intellectual frameworks that empower them to simplify complex problems, connect the dots, and craft compelling arguments. Thank you to all the Reason & Rationality alumni who stay in touch and CONGRATULATIONS to those from the graduating high school class of '26 on your early acceptances to (these are the ones you've told us about) Harvard University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, and Trinity College Dublin. 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. Download the White Paper See How Verbal Reasoning Will Outperform Pure Quantitative Skills in the Age of AI First name Last name Enter your email here Sign Up Click here to download Hear Student Reflections: Hear Instructor Reflections: What Our Students Have To Say "We learned how we would like to be as people, how we would like to converse with each other and think about the world." - Anne, Princeton 2025 Watch "When I came here, I really noticed that my perspective was broadened because I was first of all surrounded by a bunch of amazing students." - Harry, Princeton 2025 Watch "I can count four distinct moments in the last three days where I had a physical reaction to a philosophical concept that was explained to me" - Harrison, Princeton 2025 Watch Hear What Parents Are Saying About Reason & Rationality's Princeton 2025 Program Watch Reason & Rationality Students in Action James' research on the Trolley Problem 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. Congratulations to James on being admitted into Harvard class of 2029. Student Project Podcast Reason & Rationality encourages student-initiated projects. Claire Ziebart, a senior at Cate School, produced her own podcast with fellow Reason & Rationality students, joined by instructor Joe Schmid. They discussed Robert Nozick’s Experience Machine thought experiment. Claire will attend Columbia University in Fall 2026. White paper verbal intel White Paper: Verbal Reasoning Will Outperform Quantitative Skills in the Age of AI

We are pleased to introduce the Reason & Rationality 2026 Convivium summer program at Princeton Theological Seminary (June 7-19) and (June 21 - July 2). Reason & Rationality Foundation Program - Princeton 2026 Reason & Rationality's Foundation Program immerses high school students in lively, small-group discussions around twenty core topics in philosophy, economics, politics, and decision-making. Taught by Ph.D. students and young professors from Princeton, Harvard and other leading philosophy graduate programs, the two-week program emphasizes serious but playful intellectual conversation — testing ideas in real time, revising views with humility, and continuing discussions beyond the classroom, sometimes late into the evening. Some of our students go on to create their own student podcasts and projects that you can explore on this website. Sample Topics : Foundation Program topics include free will and determinism; probabilistic arguments for the existence of God; the legitimacy of democratic political institutions; and and how economists and philosophers think about cost-benefit analysis, utility maximization, and their limits. Location : Both sessions of the Foundation Program are held at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ. Apply Now Program Details: 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 session, you will also find an option to apply for a single week. Session 1 - June 7 - 20, 2026 Session 2 - June 21 - July 2, 2026** **Session 2 is full. Please click red "Apply" button to join the waitlist. Session 1 is nearing capacity; apply soon. Oral Exam Contest: Students who attend the full 2-week program are eligible to participate in an Oral Exam Contest on the second to last day of classes. The Oral Exam Contest follows the same oral examination methods used in Princeton undergraduate courses. We are excited to announce that Benjamin Morison, the Chair of the Princeton University Philosophy Department, will join the judging panel for the 2026 competition. Participation in the Oral Exam Contest involves a small additional tuition charge. Link. Use the button below to set up a Zoom Call with Dean of Academics Peter Bach-y-Rita and learn more: Zoom Calendly Hear Student Reflections: Hear Instructor Reflections: 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 and will be promptly refunded if the application is not accepted; the remaining balance is due by March 15, 2026. Reason & Rationality will refund the full deposit and any tuition payments if a withdrawal request is made prior to March 15, 2026. Program fees will increase on March 15, 2026; however, applications submitted with deposit before March 15 will be honored at the current rate, even if supporting materials (such as teacher recommendations) are received afterward. If your student requires 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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We are pleased to introduce the Reason & Rationality 2025 Convivium summer program at Princeton Theological Seminary (June 8-14) and Swarthmore College (July 27 - Aug 2). Reason & Rationality 2025 Summer Program Book a Call 2025 Faculty Classrooms and Dorms Sample Weekly Schedule The program's core philosophy emphasizes that relationship and conversation are fundamental to intellectual growth, encouraging students to delve into complex ideas and develop critical thinking skills. By offering sessions at both Princeton & Swarthmore, students can experience diverse academic atmospheres. This is a valuable opportunity for students seeking to expand their intellectual horizons and prepare for future academic endeavors. We encourage you to share this program with students who demonstrate a strong interest in the humanities and social sciences. The Reason & Rationality 2025 Summer Program, held at Princeton Theological Seminary (June 8-14) and Swarthmore College (July 27 - Aug 2), offers an exceptional opportunity for intellectually curious high school students in grades 9-12. This week-long program provides an immersive experience in Philosophy, Policy, and Economics through informal and engaging salons with a 5:1 student-instructor ratio, facilitated by graduate and undergraduate students from renowned universities like Princeton, Oxford, Michigan, and Purdue. See The Reason & Rationality Difference Download our guide to "Cultivating Authentic Curiosity in Over-Scheduled High School Students" First name Email* Download 2025 Summer Program Overview Session 1 (Princeton Theological Seminary June 8 - 14, 2025) The Value of a Human Life (cost benefit analysis, present value discounting, the significance of future generations) Utilitarianism and The Veil of Ignorance Basic Logic, Intellectual Virtues, Properties of Arguments Moral Realism and Moral Relativism The Trolley Problem Supply and Demand COVID Lockdowns and Ice Cream Cones (total and marginal utility, opportunity cost) Private Property and Prices Complex Systems, Emergent Properties, and the Mystery of Consciousness Norms Unlike our Own (primogeniture, bride price, dowries, indissoluble marriage, cousin marriage) Session 2 (Swarthmore College July 27 - August 2, 2025) 11. Base Rates and the Base Rate Fallacy 12. Selection Bias, Social Desirability Bias 13. Preference Falsification and Self-Deception 14. Harry Frankfurt on Bullshit 15. Bayes’s Rule 16. Do You Live in a Simulation? 17. Rationality, Rationalism and Pascal’s Wager 18. The Conceptual Analysis of “Liberal” and “Conservative” 19. Science Fiction and Philosophy: Life Extension and Universal Basic Income 20. The Ethics of Selling Human Organs and Babies Questions About the Reason & Rationality Vision for Conversation-Based Education? Check out the frequently asked questions on our website or book a call to learn more. Book a Call 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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We are pleased to introduce the Reason & Rationality 2026 Convivium summer program at Princeton Theological Seminary (June 7-19) and (June 21 - July 2). 2026 Reason & Rationality Oral Exam Competition Benjamin Morison Department Chair Princeton University (Philosophy) As elite colleges and their admissions offices continue to navigate widespread use of AI-assisted writing, grade inflation, and extensive outside support, many are re-examining how best to assess a student’s genuine intellectual engagement. In response, oral examinations are re-emerging as a way of evaluating how students actually think. Oral exams assess skills that cannot be outsourced: verbal clarity, intellectual agility, true command of the content, and composure under questioning. They require students to explain ideas aloud, defend claims in real time, and respond thoughtfully to follow-up questions. The Reason & Rationality Oral Exam Competition & Training Program is the first oral exam contest of its kind for high school students, and it reflects the kind of intellectual evaluation students will increasingly encounter in college seminars, interviews, and advanced coursework. The two-week Reason & Rationality Program includes training in how best to prepare for oral exams. Students who participate receive focused preparation in how to: Process of crafting compelling oral arguments Understand the criteria in which oral exams are evaluated Think aloud with clarity and structure Defend claims under sustained questioning Respond thoughtfully to challenges and counterarguments Maintain composure and intellectual openness in evaluative conversations For students who wish to go further, Reason & Rationality also offers an optional Oral Exam Competition, the first of its kind for high school students. The competition is open to students attending the full 2-week program. Participation is free for students in the Advanced Program (returning Reason & Rationality alumni) and is $700 for all other students. We are especially excited to announce that Benjamin Morison, the Chair of the Princeton University Philosophy Department, will join the judging panel for the 2026 competition. Winners and Honorable Mention results from the Reason & Rationality Oral Exam Competition will be published online providing students a unique and meaningful opportunity to stand out in their college applications. Questions About the Reason & Rationality Vision for Conversation-Based Education? Check out the frequently asked questions on our website or reach out to Reason & Rationality at info@reasonandrationality.com .

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.

We are pleased to introduce the Reason & Rationality 2026 Convivium summer program at Princeton Theological Seminary (June 7-19) and (June 21 - July 2). Reason & Rationality 2025 Student Essay Opportunity [Scroll down for published student essays] We are pleased to announce the Reason & Rationality 2025 Essay Opportunity. Students who want to keep thinking and exploring are invited to submit their short, original work (no AI assistance) for possible publication on the Reason & Rationality website. Here are the rules: Students who attended Reason & Rationality 2025 are invited to submit one philosophical essay of no more than 2,000 words (but note that shorter is better here), based on any one of the following prompts: What, if anything, do we owe to future generations? What is the difference between bullshit and lying? If you were forced to choose, would you save the life of one 13 year-old human or 10^10 mice? Is it morally permissible for a blogger to befriend a corporate executive with the intention of learning and publicly exposing the corporation's financial malfeasance (e.g., illegal tax evasion)? Topic of your choice -- Note: requires advance approval of the topic by Reason & Rationality prior to August 18, 2025. Instead of, or in addition to, a philosophical essay, students may submit a philosophical creative writing piece of no more than 3,500 words (this is an upper limit, submissions can be much shorter), that explores an ethical dilemma. Additional criteria for publication. Works must be philosophical in nature, original works by the author, and consistent with Reason & Rationality's values of intellectual virtue. Deadlines: Submit intention to participate by August 22, 2025, by emailing info@reasonandrationality.com . Final submission deadline is September 12. Submit final draft to info@reasonandrationality.com Decisions on publication will be made by October 18. A portion of the essays will be selected for publication on the Reason & Rationality website. No assistance or feedback will be provided with the writing process by Reason & Rationality Instructors. Published Student Essays What We Owe Future Generations , by Grace Glukhov The Cube Factory Paradox , by Michael Reiff Human and Animal Value , by Harry Moss Wisdom of the Seraph , by Harry Moss (a short story) Questions About the Reason & Rationality Vision for Conversation-Based Education? Check out the frequently asked questions on our website or reach out to Reason & Rationality at info@reasonandrationality.com .

Reason & Rationality Teacher Recommendation Form Reason & Rationality equips high school students with the tools to think rigorously about complex questions, separate fact from ideology, and engage in lively intellectual discussion. 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, including 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. The 2-week Foundation Program focuses on 20 Big Ideas in Philosophy, Economics and Ethics. Classes are rigorous, fast-paced and full of humor. Reason & Rationality classes and small group convivial conversations are led by PhD candidates and young professors from top universities including Princeton, Harvard, Oxford, MIT and others. Teacher Recommendations are helpful in determining whether the applicant is well suited to engage in deep intellectual conversation in a convivial manner. Please complete this Teacher Recommendation form below. Hitting "send" automatically emails your recommendation to Reason & Rationality Dean of Academics, Peter Bach-y-Rita. You may also copy the content of this form into an email and send it to Dr. Bach-y-Rita at info@reasonandrationality.com . Either way, your recommendation will remain confidential and will not be shared with the student. Teacher Recommendation Student Name Student Last Name Student's School Name Student Grade Level Classes Taken With The Recommender: Teacher First Name Teacher Last Name Email Subjects Taught In what ways has the student shown a genuine interest in exploring big complex questions and ideas? In what ways has the student demonstrated the ability to engage in dialogue in a civil, open, and inclusive manner? Send Thanks for submitting!

After attending Reason & Rationality, parents often notice their teens contributing more thoughtfully in conversations, standing out in classroom discussions, and handling challenging questions with poise. Reason & Rationality The Parent's Perspective 2026 Foundation Program Classsrooms and Dorms 2026 Foundation Program Schedule Apply Now! As a parent, seeing your child grow in confidence, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity is incredibly rewarding. After attending Reason & Rationality, parents often notice their teens contributing more thoughtfully in conversations, standing out in classroom discussions, and handling challenging questions with poise.

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