APA: Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize Grant

APA: Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Philosophical Association Inc
Amount: Approximately US $25,000
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Summary

The Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize is awarded by the Phi Beta Kappa Society in collaboration with the American Philosophical Association to honor philosophical achievements. Each year, it recognizes two philosophers with contrasting views on a significant philosophical question, promoting public engagement with philosophy. Supported by a generous bequest, the award includes funding for symposiasts and opportunities for publication in the Journal of the American Philosophical Association, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives in philosophical discourse.

Overview

NOTE: APA members are eligible to nominate or self-nominate. Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize The Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize for philosophical achievement and contribution is awarded by the Phi Beta Kappa Society (ΦBK) in conjunction with the American Philosophical Association (APA). Each year, the award is presented to a pair of philosophers who hold contrasting (not necessarily opposing) views of an important philosophical question that is of current interest both to the field and to an educated public audience. The associated Lebowitz symposium is presented annually at an APA divisional meeting. To promote the discipline of philosophy to wider audiences, ΦBK also sponsors a public presentation featuring the prize winners. Both societies are grateful to Eve Lewellis Lebowitz for her generous bequest, honoring her late husband, Martin R. Lebowitz, and providing a significant, tangible recognition for excellence in philosophical thought. The dialogic character of the Lebowitz symposium and public presentation, supported by the Lebowitz bequest, emphasizes the historic work of philosophy as a process of inquiry. Winners will be chosen by a committee appointed jointly by ΦBK and the APA, and ratified by the ΦBK Senate. In selecting the winners, the committee is encouraged to consider candidates who address important philosophical issues using diverse methodologies and perspectives and who, in so doing, are able to communicate important philosophical ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Honoraria for the symposiasts are funded from the endowment created by the Lebowitzes' gift of $1 million; while amounts vary from year to year, they have recently been in the range of $25,000 for each honoree. The winning submission will have the opportunity to be published in the Journal of the American Philosophical Association. Publication will be arranged by mutual agreement of the winners and the journal's editorial board. APA members are eligible to nominate or self-nominate. Although prizewinners are required to be APA members, this membership may be arranged after the winners are selected.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Although prizewinners are required to be APA members, this membership may be arranged after the winners are selected.