# Python Terry Jones becomes patron of Philosophy in schools charity

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/09/06/python-terry-jones-becomes-patron-philosophy-schools-charity/
- Published: 2011-09-06T09:00:11+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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Comedian Terry Jones, a founding member of the Monty Python team, has agreed to 
become a patron to educational charity The Philosophy Shop, which introduces primary
and secondary school-age children to philosophy as a way to develop their reasoning
skills.

Terry has in recent times become an advocate for The Philosophy Shop’s work in promoting
philosophy in schools and has accepted the role of patron of the body due to his
conviction that challenging and supporting the development of reasoning as early
as possible should be a central feature of all schooling.

“It seems reasonable to teach children to reason; and unreasonable not to,” he explains.

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Commenting on the appointment, Philosophy Shop Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Emma Worley enthuses, “We’re absolutely thrilled to have Terry as a patron. As an
historian he understands the value of ideas from the past, and as an ex-Python he
is a hugely important figure in making Philosophy more accessible through sketches
like [The Philosophers’ Football Match](http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2010/apr/28/monty-python-philosophers-football-match),
the Philosophers’ Drinking Song, the Argument Sketch and so on. Our charity shares
a commitment to making Philosophy fun and accessible.

“Terry has been very generous with his time and energy and has helped enormously
to increase the profile of the work we do. He is a huge asset and we are deeply 
honoured.”

The Philosophy Shop is the trading name of The Philosophy Foundation, a registered
charity.

www.thephilosophyshop.co.uk

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