Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school
Mon 23 Nov · 18:30
Augustine United Church
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On 23 November 2026, Augustine United Church in Edinburgh will host a talk titled Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school. The event features a discussion led by Dr Ben Sachs-Cobbe, who was formerly associated with The Ethics Cup, a UK-wide schools competition promoting good public discourse. Tickets for this talking session are priced at £10.00. Various speakers will contribute to the debate on fostering civic responsibility within educational settings.
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.
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Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school takes place on Monday, 23 November 2026 at 18:30.
Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school is held at Augustine United Church in Edinburgh (41-43 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL).
Tickets for Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Augustine United Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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On 23 November 2026, Augustine United Church in Edinburgh will host a talk titled Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school. The event features a discussion led by Dr Ben Sachs-Cobbe, who was formerly associated with The Ethics Cup, a UK-wide schools competition promoting good public discourse. Tickets for this talking session are priced at £10.00. Various speakers will contribute to the debate on fostering civic responsibility within educational settings.
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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.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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41-43 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL
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Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school takes place on Monday, 23 November 2026 at 18:30.
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Making good citizens: instilling civic virtues in school is held at Augustine United Church in Edinburgh (41-43 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL).
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