Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school

Discussion with Dr Ben Sachs-Cobbe, past leader of The Ethics Cup, a UK wide schools competition with promotes good public discourse. Can we improve the quality of public discourse by teaching the ethics surrounding discussion and debate in schools? Dr Ben Sachs-Cobbe, political philosopher at St Andrews University draws on his experience with The Ethics Cup and discusses how we might bring civic virtues into schools with philosophers Dr Aline Nardo and Dr Enrico Galvagni (University of Edinburgh). There will be plenty of time for questions and your participation in the discussion alongside a drink. This event is organised by The Albertus Institute, an Edinburgh-based forum promoting public discussion of topical issues. The views and opinions expressed at this event are soley those of the event organisers. They do not necessarily reflect the policies, positions, or views of Augustine United Church.