Plato famously remarked that all philosophy begins with wonder. The word philosophy itself a combination of two Greek words: φίλος (phílos meaning “to love”) + σοφία (sophía meaning “wisdom”). Anyone then, even a high school student, who loves wisdom and loves thinking is a philosopher. And as young adults (or adolescents) we are much closer to the childlike wonder that philosophy aims to emulate.

It is only natural then that we as high schoolers find ourselves captivated by philosophical problems like the mystery of free will, or about the complex ethical dilemmas that are shaping our modern world. Perhaps you are interested in how consciousness works, or about the limits of government power.

In this light, the High School Journal of Philosophy and Ethics is excited to announce the call for submissions for our inaugural volume, dedicated to highlighting the insightful perspectives of tomorrow’s thinkers. We’re the first officially published philosophy journal for high schoolers, by high schoolers.

We are thrilled to offer students a unique opportunity to submit their articles, essays, and art for free. Here, students have the chance to be officially published with an ISSN and/or DOI, a symbol that solidifies students as joining the rank of scholarly work.

We work with philosophy professors and PhDs from leading universities, including the University of Michigan and the Central Academy of Fine Arts, among others. By submitting, you’ll have the chance to receive feedback and guidance to help shape and refine your scholarly work. Join us in fostering a vibrant community of emerging young philosophers and make your voice heard in the academic world.