The Royal Institute of Philosophy is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of its annual essay competition for Think, a journal designed to make philosophy accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking for all readers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young minds with a passion for philosophical thinking to be published alongside some of the world’s leading philosophers. If you are aged 15–18 and enjoy exploring big questions, this competition is for you.
Essay Topics (Choose One)
Participants are invited to write an original essay (maximum 1,200 words) addressing one of the following thought-provoking questions:
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Plato suggests we are trapped in a world of shadows and only philosophical reflection can provide knowledge. Is there any truth to this view?
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Does the existence of evil provide good evidence God does not exist?
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Do ‘objective values’ exist?
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Could a person migrate from one human body to another, as some movies suggest (e.g., Freaky Friday)?
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What ethical responsibilities do we have towards future generations (e.g., creating a cleaner environment, reducing pollution)? If you believe we don’t have these responsibilities, explain why.
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Do we have freedom of speech? Should we?
Students studying philosophy are encouraged to engage with questions 1–3, but all are welcome to explore any of the six options.
Prizes
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Winning Essay: Published in an upcoming issue of Think.
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Shortlisted Candidates: Receive a year’s free subscription to Think.
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Longlisted Entrants: Eligible for additional prizes and recognition.
Submission Details
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Deadline: Midnight, Tuesday 22nd April 2025
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Eligibility: Open to students aged 15–18 of any nationality
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Word Limit: 1,200 words
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Format:
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Word document (.doc/.docx)
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Font: Calibri (or similar), size 12, double-spaced
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No footnotes or academic references required
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Use one line break to separate paragraphs (no indentations)
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File Name: Save your file as SurnameFirstname
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Submission Email: Send your entry to
thinkessay@royalinstitutephilosophy.org
You may also include a short explanation of why your essay should be considered.
Additional Notes
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Multiple submissions are allowed, but only one essay per topic will be considered.
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The style should be accessible and engaging, similar to articles found in Aeon Magazine.
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Results and notifications will be shared only with authors who are longlisted.
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