Undergrad Award

The Dr. Brian M. Keenan Prize Committee

The Dr. Brian M. Keenan Prize

A $1250.00 award for Canadian undergraduate students of Philosophy

Deadline for submission: May 15, 2010


Mission Statement: Students of Dr. Keenan have founded this award with a dual intention: first, to recognize Dr. Keenan's longstanding devotion to the importance and potential of ongoing philosophical education, inquiry and dialogue; and second, to provide recognition, reward and incentive for students who acknowledge and explore this potential, especially regarding the Philosophy of History, Philosophy of Law, and Social and Political Philosophy.

Submission requirements:

Minimum 2000 words

Papers should focus on either the Philosophy of History, the
Philosophy of Law, or Social and Political Philosophy. Special consideration
will be given to papers engaging with liberalism as a set of historical
practices or conditions

Papers previously submitted as term papers or major assignments will be accepted

Candidates should include their full name, contact information, year and place of study

The successful candidate will be a student enrolled in a Philosophy program at a Canadian university or college

Submission Deadline: May 15, 2010

Please email submissions to keenanprize@gmail.com