Submit a Manuscript to the Journal
Philosophical Papers
For a Special Issue on
Philosophical Papers: Essay Prize for Emerging Scholars from Africa
Manuscript deadline
Special Issue Editor(s)
WARD JONES,
Rhodes University
philosophical.papers@ru.ac.za
Philosophical Papers: Essay Prize for Emerging Scholars from Africa
Competition Details: We invite essays of 6-9000 words on any topic of interest to the general philosophical reader. Essays must be in English, and only one submission per author will be considered. Co-authored papers are allowed, if all authors meet the eligibility requirements. Manuscripts must not be published or under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Eligibility: We welcome submissions from authors who are;
(1) Citizens of an African nation.
(2) Either (a) enrolled for a postgraduate degree or (b) no more than ten years from completing their highest postgraduate degree, in the calendar year of the prize.
Prize: Cash prize (£350 = ZAR7700) plus publication in Philosophical Papers (subject to peer review). In the event of a strong field of submissions, more than one essay may be published.
Competition Panel: Editorial Board of Philosophical Papers.
Submission Instructions
Guidelines for Submission: Manuscripts must be prepared for double-anonimous peer review, and they must include an abstract of 100-200 words. Please (a) double-space all text, (b) use a 12-point font, (c) number all pages, and (d) include a full list of references at the end of your manuscript.