The Diagnostic Society of Edinburgh explained

Formation:1787
Type:Student debating union
Headquarters:Edinburgh
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:B.T.Rosenthal
The Diagnostic Society of Edinburgh
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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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of the Dialectic Society. T. & A. Constable. 2017-12-03.
  2. Web site: The Diagnostic Society Website. diagnosticsociety.co.uk. 2017-12-03.
  3. Web site: Borrowed traditions for Britains new university . The Telegraph. 2017-12-19.
  4. Web site: The history of the Speculative society, 1764-1904. T. and A. Constable. 2017-12-03.

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