Philosothon: Where Philosophy Meets Hackathon Culture

An Experimental Event at the University of Toronto

While traditional hackathons gather programmers to build software in a limited timeframe, the Philosothon adapts this model for philosophical exploration. Small teams of students will work together to develop robust philosophical perspectives on contemporary technological issues—combining research, critical thinking, and argumentative rigor in a collaborative environment.

April 26-27, 2025

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Event Highlights

Interactive Workshops

Engage in hands-on sessions exploring AI and philosophy.

Collaborative Challenge

Work in teams to develop unique philosophical perspectives.

Event Schedule

Saturday, April 26, 2025

  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Sign-in and Welcome
  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Opening Remarks & Theme Announcement
  • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Initial Team Meetings
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Philosophy of Technology Workshop (Lunch Provided)
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Pascal Quest Workshop (Limited Representation)
  • 11:59 PM: Submission Deadline

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Team Presentations
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Feedback Collection & Discussion
  • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Closing Remarks