Questions is an annual journal dedicated to the work of pre-college philosophers and those doing philosophical work at the pre-college level.
05/01/2026
Today's the last day to submit to this year's issue of Questions! More info and submit here:
About the Questions Journal Questions is unique because it publishes the work of K-12 students interested in philosophical issues, including stories, essays, poems, photographs, and...
04/10/2026
Questions is proud to announce this year’s high school research section, an opportunity for high schoolers everywhere to publish research length work on philosophy! We are seeking 1000 - 2000 word research essays on this issue’s topic of “What is Patriotism?” This is valuable opportunity for any high schooler interested in philosophy who hopes to publish an article in a peer reviewed journal. Learn more here:
About the Questions Journal Questions is unique because it publishes the work of K-12 students interested in philosophical issues, including stories, essays, poems, photographs, and...
03/24/2026
Know a young person with big ideas? Questions: Philosophy for Young People is accepting submissions for its latest issue on the theme "What is Patriotism?" The deadline is April 30. Details and submission info here:
About the Questions Journal Questions is unique because it publishes the work of K-12 students interested in philosophical issues, including stories, essays, poems, photographs, and...
11/07/2025
What is patriotism? What does it mean to be patriotic? Is it a virtue like courage or kindness? Is it earned or owed? Is it about a state, a land, a people, or something else? Our theme for
issue #26 is “What is Patriotism?”
This theme explores fundamental questions about the relationship between people and their nation, state, or home. Touching on a wide range of topics from a sense of place and belonging, loyalty and community, to history and war, patriotism is a complicated concept in need of analysis from young philosophers. To learn more and submit, visit:
About the Questions Journal Questions is unique because it publishes the work of K-12 students interested in philosophical issues, including stories, essays, poems, photographs, and...
10/27/2025
Here it is! Issue #25 - The Unknown is now available! https://www.pdcnet.org/collection-anonymous/browse?fq=questions%2fVolume%2f8975%7c25%2f&fp=questions
What is beyond human understanding? How do we deal with an uncertain future? Do we ever really know other people? Check out the incredible essays, works of art, poetry, and more from young philosophers from across the globe. For teachers, there are suggested lesson plans and discussion questions! Huge thanks to our amazing contributors!
04/30/2025
Today's the day! Submissions for this year's issue on "The Unknown" are due by the end of the day! Find out more and submit here:
About the Questions Journal Questions is unique because it publishes the work of K-12 students interested in philosophical issues, including stories, essays, poems, photographs, and...
04/27/2025
The deadline for this year's Questions: Philosophy for Young People issue is coming up on April 30th! The theme is "The Unknown" and we welcome submissions from K12 students and their teachers. Make sure the young philosophers in your life know about this opportunity to get their work (essays, poems, artwork, plays, etc.) published! Learn more and submit here:
About the Questions Journal Questions is unique because it publishes the work of K-12 students interested in philosophical issues, including stories, essays, poems, photographs, and...
04/03/2025
The deadline for the 2025 issue of Questions is coming up on April 30! Our theme this year is "the Unknown" and we welcome submissions from K12 students and their teachers to contribute to this exciting issue.
About the Questions Journal Questions is unique because it publishes the work of K-12 students interested in philosophical issues, including stories, essays, poems, photographs, and...
03/10/2025
Encourage your students to showcase their research skills! Questions is inviting high school students to submit to a new student-led section, founded by members of the Student Advisory Council of PLATO
www.plato-philosophy.org/journal-questions/
03/03/2025
Showcase your and your students' work in Questions! Theme: The Unknown. Submissions open till April 30.
www.plato-philosophy.org/journal-questions/