The Diagnostic Society of Edinburgh
Debating society
- Old College, University of Edinburgh (de jure) Scottish Arts Club (de facto)
President
The Diagnostic Society of Edinburgh is a debating society in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Diagnostic Society was founded in 1816 and subsequently absorbed the Dialectic Society established in 1787 from which it takes its foundation date.[1] It claims to be the oldest society in Edinburgh and also the oldest debating society in the UK.[2] The Society traditionally meets on Thursday evenings by candlelight in black tie.[3] Meetings consist of “the prosecution of literary and philosophical composition, criticism, and debate".[4]
References
- ^ "History of the Dialectic Society". T. & A. Constable. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "The Diagnostic Society Website". diagnosticsociety.co.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Borrowed traditions for Britains new university". The Telegraph. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ "The history of the Speculative society, 1764-1904". T. and A. Constable. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
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