Candidates must be registered before the deadline to enter our essay competition
Should politicians be punished for lying? Which figure in history did the most to enlarge human freedom? Is atheism implausible? Is objectivity all in the mind?
If you’re someone who likes a challenge and wants to answer big questions like these, register for our prestigious essay competition.
The John Locke Institute encourages young people to:
Cultivate independent thought, critical analysis and persuasive style
Explore topics beyond the school curriculum in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology and Law
Transform from good students into great writers
All essay prizes are judged by senior academics at universities, including Oxford and Princeton.
Entry to the John Locke essay competition is free and open to students from any country. Register here before Saturday 31st May.
Essay submissions themselves are due at a later date.
