dianahsieh Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 A most welcome announcement from Craig Biddle, the editor of The Objective Standard: I'm pleased to announce the first annual Objective Standard Essay Contest. Here are a few details: Topic for 2010: The Moral Foundation of Capitalism Few people who advocate capitalism know fully what this social system is, and even fewer are able to defend it on moral grounds. What is capitalism? What are its distinguishing characteristics? On what moral principles do they depend? And why are so few people able to name and uphold these principles? Prizes First place: $2,000 plus publication in TOS Second place: $750 Third place: $300 Eligibility The contest is open to anyone ages 18 to 35, excluding TOS contributors. Students and non-students alike are encouraged to enter. Submission Deadline and Announcement of Winners The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2010. Winners will be announced on October 15, 2010. For more information, visit www.TheObjectiveStandard.com/Essay. And please pass the information along to anyone you know who might be interested in entering the contest. Sincerely, Craig Biddle, Editor The Objective Standard Cross-posted from Metablog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastleBravo Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Just started reading "Writing and Thinking" by Norman Foerster and J.M. Steadman, Jr. This seems like a great opportunity to put what I learn to practical use. Thanks for the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecherry Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Hmm . . . I can see why they'd set a minimum of 18, since it may be a legal pain in the rear to try to deal with giving prizes to minors, but what was the rationale for a maximum age of 35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastleBravo Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Since most of the people writing this are going to be in concordance with Rand's view on rational self interest, how is any originality going to come through? It's going to be hard to say "Capitalism is moral because..." without reciting 'The Virtue of Selfishness' in my own words. I suppose this could be viewed as part of the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonsan21 Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 I will recommend that contest to my friends who really loves writing an essay. She is creative that is why she has won many essay contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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