Critical Horizons
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Philosophical Insights with Sociopolitical Realities
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Theory and Political Philosophy:
The journal emphasizes critical theory as a lens for understanding and challenging social injustices, exploring the works of philosophers such as Arendt, Honneth, and Agamben. - Ethics and Solidarity:
A significant focus is placed on the concepts of ethics and solidarity in contemporary society, discussing how these ideas can be applied to social movements and political actions. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Critical Horizons encourages interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating insights from philosophy, sociology, political science, and cultural studies to enrich discussions around pressing societal issues. - Recognition and Subjectivity:
The exploration of recognition, subjectivity, and identity politics is a recurring theme, analyzing how these concepts interact with power dynamics and social structures. - Historical and Political Contextualization:
The journal often contextualizes philosophical discussions within historical and political frameworks, examining how past ideologies inform current social practices and beliefs.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Solidarity and Ethics:
There is a growing emphasis on the ethics of digital interactions and the concept of digital solidarity, reflecting the increasing importance of technology in shaping social relations. - Climate Politics and Emancipation:
Recent discussions highlight the intersection of climate change and political philosophy, particularly focusing on the role of philosophical thought in understanding and responding to ecological crises. - The Politics of Recognition and Hypervisibility:
A notable trend is the exploration of recognition politics in the context of hypervisibility, particularly concerning marginalized communities and social movements like Black Lives Matter. - Health and Biopolitics:
Emerging themes around health, biopolitics, and the responses to global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic indicate a shift toward understanding how these issues intersect with political theory. - Social Reproduction and Care Ethics:
There is an increasing focus on social reproduction and care ethics, analyzing how these concepts relate to broader discussions of justice, inequality, and social structures.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Marxist Critique:
While Marxist theory remains influential, there seems to be a decline in papers directly engaging with traditional Marxist critiques, as contemporary discussions increasingly incorporate diverse philosophical perspectives. - Feminist Theory in Isolation:
Though feminist theory is still relevant, there is a noticeable decrease in papers that exclusively focus on feminist perspectives without integrating them into broader discussions on solidarity and recognition. - Post-structuralist Approaches:
The prevalence of post-structuralist themes, particularly those centered on language and discourse analysis, appears to be declining as the journal shifts toward more politically and ethically engaged frameworks.
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