The Diagnostic Society of Edinburgh

Debating society

The Diagnostic Society of Edinburgh

The coat of arms of The Diagnostic Society of Edinburgh

Formation| 1787
Type| Student debating union
Headquarters| Edinburgh
Location|

* Old College, University of Edinburgh (de jure) Scottish Arts Club (de facto)

President

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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] although in modern times the introduction of parliamentary debating style has put more focus on wit, theatrics and eccentricity.

## References[edit]

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

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