Free Speech Essay Contest

Students must write on one of two questions, one concerning Freedom of Speech in relation to Religious Expression; the other, Freedom of Academic Speech.

 On the Contest:

Essays must be between 1400-2500 words. The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 22nd, 2016.

First prize is $1500; second prize is $1000; third prize is $700. The first-prize essay will also be considered for possible publication in the College of Liberal Arts magazine, Life & Letters.

The contest is co-sponsored by the BB&T Chair for the Study of Objectivism and the Department of Philosophy. Complete details about rules and the specific essay questions are available at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/orgs/bbtobjectivism/essay-contest/

Questions? Contact Clair LaVaye at c.lavaye@utexas.edu

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