Episteme-A Journal of Individual and Social Epistemology
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Complexities of Knowledge in Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Epistemology:
The journal emphasizes the study of knowledge in social contexts, addressing how social dynamics influence belief systems, trust, and the dissemination of information. - Epistemic Injustice:
A core area of focus is on epistemic injustice, exploring how power dynamics affect knowledge production and the recognition of marginalized voices in epistemic discussions. - Normative Epistemology:
The journal examines normative questions surrounding belief, justification, and knowledge, often questioning the validity of traditional epistemic norms in light of contemporary issues. - Expertise and Trust:
There is a significant focus on the role of expertise in society, investigating how trust is established and maintained in expert communities, particularly in the face of misinformation. - Technological Impact on Epistemology:
The journal critically engages with the implications of technology on knowledge acquisition and dissemination, including the effects of social media and artificial intelligence on public discourse. - Cognitive and Behavioral Aspects of Epistemology:
Research often integrates insights from psychology and cognitive science to explore how cognitive biases and social behaviors influence epistemic practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Misinformation and Trust:
There is a growing emphasis on the study of misinformation, particularly in the context of social media, and its implications for public trust in expertise and institutions. - Epistemic Virtues and Responsibilities:
Recent publications highlight the importance of epistemic virtues, such as intellectual humility and social inquisitiveness, as essential components of responsible knowledge production and dissemination. - AI and Epistemic Practices:
The intersection of artificial intelligence and epistemology is gaining traction, with research exploring how AI affects knowledge creation, authority, and accountability in epistemic practices. - Collective Epistemic Agency:
Emerging discussions focus on collective epistemic agency, examining how groups navigate knowledge creation and the implications of group dynamics for epistemic justice. - Dialogical and Plural Approaches to Epistemology:
There is an increasing trend towards dialogical approaches in epistemology, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives and collaborative inquiry in addressing epistemic issues.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Epistemic Theories:
There appears to be a waning interest in classical epistemic theories, such as foundationalism and coherentism, as newer perspectives and methodologies gain prominence. - Metaphysical Foundations of Knowledge:
Topics that delve deeply into the metaphysical underpinnings of knowledge, such as discussions on the nature of propositions and abstract objects, have become less frequent. - Historical Epistemology:
Research focusing on historical perspectives of epistemology, including the works of classical philosophers, is less prevalent, indicating a shift towards more contemporary issues. - Purely Theoretical Epistemology:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that deal solely with theoretical constructs without practical application, as the journal increasingly favors applied epistemology. - Debates on Epistemic Norms without Contextual Relevance:
Discussions centered on epistemic norms that lack contextual grounding or relevance to current societal issues are becoming less common.
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