26 MARCH 1994, Page 53

No. 1825: Practical philosophy

'If Descartes were alive today, he'd be the first one to see the potential of 2,700 acres of prime development site, buried in the heart of a vibrant capital city and fronted by eight miles of stunning waterfront . . So began a recent advertisement in the Times designed to lure businessmen to Cardiff. You are invited to write in similar strain (maximum 120 words) some adver- tising copy linking a philosopher with a prosaic project. Entries to 'Competition No. 1825' by 7 April.