The Second International Philosophy Olympiad for Students is organised by Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University and Lomonosov Moscow State University. The first Olympiad, held in the autumn of 2022, in Kaliningrad, united more than 1100 participants from all over the world.
Philosophy Days in Kaliningrad
The Olympiad is not only a way to challenge and showcase yourself but also an excellent opportunity to visit Kaliningrad — a city in Russia's westernmost region with a fascinating history and remarkable people. Here, you will find ancient architecture, charming resort towns along the Baltic Sea, and the beaches of the Curonian Spit. It is also the city where Immanuel Kant, one of the most significant figures in world philosophy, lived and worked. Olympiad participants will have the chance to walk the same streets as Kant did and visit the 14th-century Kaliningrad Cathedral.
During the Olympiad, participants will immerse themselves in a unique atmosphere, gain inspiration from new discoveries and fresh ideas through lectures by world-renowned scholars, and explore philosophical perspectives on humanity and society in the era of rapid technological development.
Participation Conditions
Participation in the Olympiad is free. Flights costs, accommodation costs and costs of meals for the finalists will be fully covered by the Olympiad organisers..
Stages of the Olympiad
In the first stage, all participants registered on the Olympiad's website will write an essay on one of the topics defining the directions of philosophical inquiry. The International Jury will evaluate the essays based on their relevance, persuasiveness, logical coherence, and originality.
Winners of the first stage will be invited to participate in the final stage, which will take place in Kaliningrad at the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University. The task for the final stage will be provided in advance.
Second-stage task
The Second stage of the Olympiad is to be held in the form of in-person presentation of participants' projects on popularisation of Immanuel Kant's heritage within the scope of the topics of the Olympiad. Participants in the in-person stage of the Olympiad are required to prepare a report-presentation, which they will deliver orally to the jury members. The presentation should last 15 minutes. Having a presentation is a mandatory requirement for participating in the competition.