Online philosophy, logic, ethics & debate classes
Live classes for curious students aged 11–18, taught by philosophy graduates and PhD researchers who also run and judge international ethics competitions. Join a small group or work 1:1 with a specialist coach.
Coaches from UBC, Harvard, Northwestern, Brown, UC San Diego and The New School · Students from North America, Europe, Asia and Africa · Organisers of the TKEthics Invitationals, Ethics Olympiads and Global AI Debates
Classes
Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy
The big questions: knowledge, mind, freedom, God and the good life.
Ages 12–18 · Beginner · Group or 1:1 · Weekly, 60–90 min · Coach: Archie Stapleton, Jack Wells
Details · Book a free consultation
Epistemology: How Do We Know?
Knowledge, evidence, scepticism and misinformation.
Ages 14–18 · Intermediate · Group or 1:1 · Weekly, 60 min · Coach: Zach Bloom, Mika Smith
Political Philosophy
Justice, rights, democracy and the state, from Plato and Hobbes to Rawls.
Ages 14–18 · Intermediate · Group or 1:1 · Weekly, 60 min · Coach: Jack Wells
Logic
Formal Logic
Learn to test any argument: propositional and predicate logic, proofs and fallacies.
Ages 14–18 · Beginner to advanced · Group or 1:1 · Weekly, 60 min · Coach: Zach Bloom (logic specialist)
Details · Book a free consultation
Critical Thinking & Argumentation
Build strong arguments, spot weak ones, and speak with confidence.
Ages 11–16 · Beginner · Group · Weekly, 60 min · Coach: Fiona Shen, Zach Bloom
Ethics
Ethics for High School Students
Utilitarianism, Kant, virtue ethics, and how to apply them to real cases.
Ages 13–18 · Beginner · Group or 1:1 · Weekly, 60–90 min · Coach: Archie Stapleton, Calvin Xu
Details · Book a free consultation
AI
Philosophy & Ethics of AI
Can machines think? Should they have rights? Which jobs should AI never do?
Ages 13–18 · All levels · Group or 1:1 · Weekly, 60 min · Coach: Mika Smith, Archie Stapleton
Details · Book a free consultation
Debate
Public Forum Debate Coaching
Case writing, rebuttals, crossfire and tournament strategy. Group PF classes run in partnership with GE Elite Education.
Ages 12–18 · Novice to varsity · Group or 1:1 · Weekly or before tournaments · Coach: Zach Bloom, Fiona Shen, Calvin Xu
Details · Book a free consultation
Competition prep
Ethics Bowl & Ethics Olympiad Team Prep
Case analysis, presentation structure and judge-ready answers for your team.
Ages 11–18 · Teams · Team sessions · Weekly before events · Coach: Archie Stapleton, Calvin Xu
Details · Book a free consultation
Global AI Debates Prep
Prepare a winning speech or essay on AI ethics for the Global AI Debates.
Ages 13–18 · All levels · Group or 1:1 · Short course before entries close · Coach: Mika Smith, Archie Stapleton
Our coaches
Every coach has a specialty. Tell us what you want to learn and we'll match you with the right person.
Archie Stapleton
Co-Founder & Director · MTS, Harvard Divinity School · Ethics, Philosophy of religion, Ethics Bowl, Competition prep
A decade coaching debate and philosophy internationally; runs MPI's Ethics Olympiads, TKEthics Invitationals and Global AI Debates.
Zach Bloom
Co-Founder & Head Coach · MA Philosophy, UBC · Logic specialist, Metaphysics, Epistemology, PF Debate
Canada Graduate Scholarship winner for research in mathematical ontology; five years coaching debate champions across North America and China.
Jack M. Wells
PhD candidate & Adjunct Professor, The New School · Political philosophy, Philosophy of law, History of philosophy
First Class Honours, University of Sydney; Aristotle Onassis Prize Fellow; longtime Ethics Olympiad judge and facilitator.
Mika Smith
PhD student, Philosophy & Science Studies, UC San Diego · Philosophy of science, AI, Epistemology
Researches reasoning, values and method in science, including AI; former Lincoln-Douglas debater and Ethics Olympiad judge.
Calvin Xu
BA Philosophy (magna cum laude), Northwestern · JD candidate, University of Chicago · Ethics, Ethics Bowl, Debate
Read philosophy at Oxford; led the first Canadian team at the International Ethics Olympiad to a silver medal.
Fiona Shen
Economics & Public Affairs, Brown University · PF Debate, Critical thinking, Economics
Four years coaching debate; qualified for the World Universities Debating Championship representing Brown.
How it works
1. Free consultation. A 20-minute call to hear about the student, their interests and their goals.
2. Your plan. We suggest a group class or 1:1 coach and a schedule that fits your time zone.
3. Start learning. Live classes on Zoom, with readings, discussion and feedback from your coach.
Schools and academies: we also run programmes for whole classes and clubs. Fee support is available for students from under-resourced schools.
Questions
Who are the classes for?
Students aged about 11–18 who enjoy big questions, arguments and discussion. No background in philosophy is needed for our introductory classes. Advanced classes suit students preparing for competitions or university study.
How are classes taught?
Live on Zoom, in small groups or 1:1. Classes combine short readings, discussion, structured argument practice and feedback.
How much do classes cost?
It depends on the format (group or 1:1) and how many sessions you want. Book a free consultation and we'll suggest options. Fee support is available for students from under-resourced schools.
Can my school or academy book a class?
Yes. We teach classes for schools, academies and clubs worldwide, and can prepare teams for ethics bowls, the Ethics Olympiad and the Global AI Debates.
What time zones do you teach in?
Our coaches are based across North America and Europe, so we can usually find a time that works from the Americas, Europe, Africa or Asia.