Philosophy

A category to engage deeply with questions of thought, ethics, and the human condition.

The Philosophy category invites original essays that engage with meaningful questions about knowledge, ethics, existence, society, or human experience. Submissions may be analytical, argumentative, reflective, or exploratory in style, but must demonstrate clarity of thought, coherence of structure, and intellectual independence.

Hearth Fellowship Prize
Philosophy

Dates

  • Submission Deadline: 10/15 EST

  • Judging Period: 10/7 - 10/21 EST

  • Finalist Notified: 10/28 EST

Submission Method

  • Submitted by email to: info@hearthfellowship.org

    • Subject Line:  [Hearth Fellowship] Submission - [Your Full Name] - [Category Name]

    • Attach Materials

Prompt (Choose one)

  1. "Moments of Being"
    · Woolf wrote about the rare, intense moments when life feels vividly real. Explore what makes an experience truly meaningful. Are such moments fleeting accidents, or can they be intentionally created?

  2. "The Fluid Self"
    · In Woolf’s works, identity shifts depending on time, place, and relationships. Is there a core “self” beneath these changes, or are we nothing more than a series of evolving perspectives?

Format

  • Manuscript 

    • Analytical Essay, Philosophical Dialogue, Narrative with Philosophical Core, Multimedia Presentation

  • Length

    • No strict word count requirement

  • Format

    • Font: Times New Roman

    • Size: 12 pt

    • Spacing Double-Spaced

    • File Format: PDF

    • File Name: LastFirstName_Title.pdf

  • Must Include

    • Title Page (include the following information as the first page of your submission)

      • Title of the work

      • Full name of the applicant

      • Email address

      • Submission Category: Writing & Literature

      • Total word count

    • Philosopher’s Statement (Maximum 300 words): All Philosophy submissions must include an accompanying Philosopher’s Statement.

      • Conceptual Basis – What question or problem inspired your work?

      • Philosophical Context – Which philosophical traditions, thinkers, or ideas influenced your approach?

      • Author’s Intention – What do you hope the reader will question, reconsider, or feel after engaging with your work?

      • (Optional) – Share any personal, cultural, or historical perspective that shaped your thinking.

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