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Enrichment • Series

Debate Summer School

Jil S

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series ended on August 22, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

In our Debate Summer School we use thought experiments, debates and discussions to sharpen your analytical skills, introduce you to new ideas, and give you the confidence they need to argue effectively. The subjects we discuss and debate on will range from topical issues - for example climate change, to moral problems from everyday life - for example payment for children's work, to big questions which have plagued philosophers for centuries such as the nature of truth and reality for example is there a God? There is no one correct answer – only the ability to ask questions to gain a wider understanding, a range of methods to tackle you with, and the requirement to think logically and give reasons for your arguments. Informal group discussions allow you to get to grips with some challenging ideas in a relaxed environment. You can also make friends. Seminar debates on moral issues such as “Is it wrong to steal if I am poor and hungry?”, “Can it ever be right to kill one person if you save lots of others?”, “Should the government ban smoking?”, “Is animal testing in the name of science OK?” Interactive thought experiments tackling issues such as “How do we know if we’re dreaming” and “What makes me the same person I was yesterday?” and "Is the world an illusion?". The tutor – Jil Shah – has achieved a percentage of 100% throughout her philosophy, religion and ethics course - her students say she is friendly, approachable, and experienced working with people of all ages - whether older than her, the same age or younger! Working larger or smaller groups, they will help students navigate through these fascinating and complex debates, and will explain the issues at the right pace for them. PREREQUISITES: You must know what debate is, must be comfortable to switch on your mic and share your points and you must be willing to attend all the sessions. DEBATE GROUP 2: If you want to be part of group 2, you must have some experience in debate. EQUIPMENT: You must have a pen and paper to take notes! MORE SESSIONS will be added.

Tutor Qualifications

I took philosophy for 7 years - I will still take it for another 7 years at least! Also, I have taken debate since 3 years and am part of my school's debate team. I am the first speaker which is the most prestigious position! Our team has won several tournaments!

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You will be withdrawn from the series if you have a single unexcused absence! If you want to learn debate, you need to have the willingness to learn! I don't mind you even telling me up to 10 minutes before the session if you are missing a session. I can send you any material and could schedule a catch-up class!

Dates

August 15 - August 22

Learners

6 / 500

Total Sessions

2

About the Tutor

I am Jil. I am a secondary school student in the UK. I am a grade A* student in Mathematics, English, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Spanish, History, Sciences, Computer Science and economics and I would like to be an investment banker.

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Upcoming Sessions

0

Past Sessions

2
15
Aug

Session 1

Orientation

THEME: IDENTITY We will spend 10 minutes introducing ourselves. You must unmute or write in the chat; one major achievement of yours in the past! It could be ranging from tennis to writing! You also have to write about your experience in debate. You also have to talk about what makes you you! I will teach you the basics of debate and some basic strategies. I will then introduce to you what I plan to cover.
22
Aug

Session 2

Enrichment

I will teach you what a motion is. We will have a mock debate after.

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