Semifinal 2022/2023

The semifinals of the 2022/2023 Swiss Philosophy Olympiad were hosted simultaneously in three schools: Kantonsschule Zürcher Oberland in Wetzikon, which has been hosting a semifinal for several years, Collège de Gambach in Fribourg, which welcomed young philosophers for the second year in a row, and Gymnasium Lerbermatt in Köniz, which hosted the competiton for the first time. On January 19th, students met in all three location to write an essay during two hours and participate in a workshop on a philosophical topic.

The essay topics were:

After anonymous grading, the top 4 essays of each semifinal were identified. 

Due to the outstandingly high level of the essays written in Fribourg, a one additional participant from that semifinal was invited. In addition, one "Nachrücker" (*) was nominated to take the place of a finalist who cancelled. In total, 13 young philosophers will participate in the final.

The two national winners qualify for the International Philosophy Olympiad, which is being organized by Greece (May 11 - 14). 

Our sincere thanks to all the many teachers and other volunteers who graded essays, held workshops and organized infrastructure for these semifinals! 

The following participants have been invited for the final (in alphabetic order):