Call for Submission: "The Great American Think-Off - Philosophical Essay and Debate Competition" @
For 31 years, the Great American Think-Off, based in the small rural Minnesota town of New York Mills (population 1,294) has hosted a debate competition for armchair philosophers to engage in civil discourse about life’s biggest questions.
This year, freedom of speech is the topic put forth by the Great American Think-Off committee. In gathering to select this year’s question, the committee landed on this topic given its current relevance as well as the more timeless philosophical idea that all freedoms come with some sort of cost.
The 31st annual Think-Off question is a challenging philosophical dilemma meant to inspire thinkers from all walks of life. There are many costs to consider when it comes to engaging in freedom of speech – and for this philosophical contest, you must choose whether or not you think those costs are worth it. For 31 years we have used civil discourse as a tool to publicly explore ideas and critical thinking, and we want to hear from you.