The interactive way to teach philosophy
- politics
- epistemology
- twin earth
- veil of ignorance
- moral relativism
- politics
- epistemology
- twin earth
- veil of ignorance
- moral relativism
- politics
- epistemology
- twin earth
- veil of ignorance
- moral relativism
- politics
- epistemology
- twin earth
- veil of ignorance
- moral relativism
- divine command theory
- brain in a vat
- the experience machine
- ethics
- the gettier problem
- divine command theory
- brain in a vat
- the experience machine
- ethics
- the gettier problem
- divine command theory
- brain in a vat
- the experience machine
- ethics
- the gettier problem
- divine command theory
- brain in a vat
- the experience machine
- ethics
- the gettier problem
- the chinese room
- zeno's paradox
- consequentialism
- thomson's violinist
- absolute knowledge
- the chinese room
- zeno's paradox
- consequentialism
- thomson's violinist
- absolute knowledge
- the chinese room
- zeno's paradox
- consequentialism
- thomson's violinist
- absolute knowledge
- the chinese room
- zeno's paradox
- consequentialism
- thomson's violinist
- absolute knowledge
- sorites paradox
- absolute knowledge
- brain in a vat
- ship of theseus
- duck-rabbit
- sorites paradox
- absolute knowledge
- brain in a vat
- ship of theseus
- duck-rabbit
- sorites paradox
- absolute knowledge
- brain in a vat
- ship of theseus
- duck-rabbit
- sorites paradox
- absolute knowledge
- brain in a vat
- ship of theseus
- duck-rabbit
- universalisability
- logic
- politics
- natural law theory
- zeno's paradox
- universalisability
- logic
- politics
- natural law theory
- zeno's paradox
- universalisability
- logic
- politics
- natural law theory
- zeno's paradox
- universalisability
- logic
- politics
- natural law theory
- zeno's paradox
- deontology
- prisoners dilemma
- the experience machine
- ship of theseus
- logic
- deontology
- prisoners dilemma
- the experience machine
- ship of theseus
- logic
- deontology
- prisoners dilemma
- the experience machine
- ship of theseus
- logic
- deontology
- prisoners dilemma
- the experience machine
- ship of theseus
- logic
- twin earth
- axiology
- the beetle in the box
- consequentialism
- thomson's violinist
- twin earth
- axiology
- the beetle in the box
- consequentialism
- thomson's violinist
- twin earth
- axiology
- the beetle in the box
- consequentialism
- thomson's violinist
- twin earth
- axiology
- the beetle in the box
- consequentialism
- thomson's violinist
- solipsism
- categorical imperatives
- solipsism
- universalisability
- axiology
- solipsism
- categorical imperatives
- solipsism
- universalisability
- axiology
- solipsism
- categorical imperatives
- solipsism
- universalisability
- axiology
- solipsism
- categorical imperatives
- solipsism
- universalisability
- axiology
- ethics
- deontology
- categorical imperatives
- the beetle in the box
- the chinese room
- ethics
- deontology
- categorical imperatives
- the beetle in the box
- the chinese room
- ethics
- deontology
- categorical imperatives
- the beetle in the box
- the chinese room
- ethics
- deontology
- categorical imperatives
- the beetle in the box
- the chinese room
- veil of ignorance
- trolley problem
- trolley problem
- natural law theory
- epistemology
- veil of ignorance
- trolley problem
- trolley problem
- natural law theory
- epistemology
- veil of ignorance
- trolley problem
- trolley problem
- natural law theory
- epistemology
- veil of ignorance
- trolley problem
- trolley problem
- natural law theory
- epistemology
- mary's room
- divine command theory
- moral relativism
- mary's room
- prisoners dilemma
- mary's room
- divine command theory
- moral relativism
- mary's room
- prisoners dilemma
- mary's room
- divine command theory
- moral relativism
- mary's room
- prisoners dilemma
- mary's room
- divine command theory
- moral relativism
- mary's room
- prisoners dilemma
- sorites paradox
- virtue theory
- the gettier problem
- virtue theory
- duck-rabbit
- sorites paradox
- virtue theory
- the gettier problem
- virtue theory
- duck-rabbit
- sorites paradox
- virtue theory
- the gettier problem
- virtue theory
- duck-rabbit
- sorites paradox
- virtue theory
- the gettier problem
- virtue theory
- duck-rabbit
We provide educational workshops packed full of ethical dilemmas and thought-provoking philosophical questions.
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Why philosophy?
Philosophy and ethics are taking centre stage in education, especially in this era of rapid change. It is important that the next generation is aware of how their actions influence the world. Our content is designed to do exactly that. We impart high-level, real-world philosophy concepts, in a fun and interactive way.
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Is this for my class?
Whether you're a teacher looking for an engaging way to incorporate ethics and philosophy into regular subjects or a philosophy, ethics, or religion educator seeking to enhance your teaching methods, Terra Symposium has something for you.
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How fun is it really?
Our content is completely narrative based and interactive. Students role-play, and are responsible for responding to a given problem.
- Business students run a business for the day.
- Legal students step into the shoes of company leaders.
- Science students design ethical experiments.
- And so many more options...
Outcomes
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Strengthen connections between peers
Students are encouraged to contribute their ideas and perspectives, working within their countries to reach consensus.
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Foster a culture of inquiry
Together we challenge assumptions, seek diverse perspectives, and explore new ideas.
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Lifelong learning
We strive to continually develop ethical reasoning skills, self-awareness, and gain a greater understanding of the world around us.
Selected press
iAwards 2022-
Independence Vol. 47 No. 2
Journal of AHISA
Michelle Haines Thomas talks ethics, philosophy, and educational context. Read about the pedagogical reception to trial seminars held as we develop our modules.
The reception to the game has been close to rapturous
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Sydney Morning Herald
Good Weekend
Fran Molloy sits down with co-founders Kai Macann and Daniel Mawston to talk about Terra Symposium.
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Founder's Podcast
Insights and More
Entrepreneurship facilitator Nic Bolto questions how two students get into philosophy. We unpack the origins of Terra Symposium, and where to go next.
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Innovation Aus
Commercial Discovery
In an interview with James Riley, we delve into the significance of ethics and philosophy within educational institutions.
Testimonials
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… an engaging way to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, articulation and argumentation that have real world value. I look forward to implementing this resource in my classroom.
Cheryl McArthur, Gifted Education Teacher -
The students were totally engaged. It was fun. It was challenging. It was unpredictable. This was a game that doesn’t treat children like children … The students had agency and a voice.
Justin Beckett, Principal -
It is terrific fun but helps to challenge our students’ worldviews and attitudes in a safe, neutral space. It helped them find their voice, clarify their ideas and reflect on problematic behaviours.
Catherine Bradshaw, Teacher -
On top of being educational, it also was an extremely fun experience, strategizing and scheming with people that I hadn’t really gotten to know yet.
Daniel Kim, Student, Year 12