Philosothon
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A Philosothon is an annual competition wherein students explore philosophical and ethical issues. Philosothons are held annually in all Australian states, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.[1][2][3]
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At a Philosothon, school-aged students are assessed by university-based professional philosophers and receive scores based on rigour and clarity of thought. A central component of a Philosothon is the pedagogical model for teaching Philosophy to young people called Community of inquiry. The event has grown alongside and within the Philosophy for Children movement.The first Australasian Philosothon was held at Cranbrook School, Sydney in 2011[4][5] and the first British Philosothon was held in 2012 at King's College, Taunton.