FILOZOFSKI VESTNIK
Scope & Guideline
Cultivating Critical Perspectives in Religious Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biopolitics and Necropolitics:
The journal frequently examines the concepts of biopolitics and necropolitics, exploring how power relations govern life and death, and the implications of these dynamics on marginalized communities. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
FILOZOFSKI VESTNIK encourages contributions that draw from various disciplines, including philosophy, psychoanalysis, political theory, and cultural studies, fostering a rich dialogue among different fields. - Critical Examination of Contemporary Issues:
The journal focuses on current socio-political issues such as race, colonialism, technology, and environmental crises, providing critical insights that challenge conventional narratives. - Philosophical Genealogy:
A consistent theme is the exploration of philosophical genealogies, tracing the development of ideas through historical contexts and their relevance to contemporary debates. - Cultural and Artistic Critique:
The journal often engages with cultural phenomena, including literature, film, and art, analyzing how these mediums reflect and critique societal structures.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Humanities and Technology:
There is an increasing emphasis on the intersection of philosophy with digital technology, particularly how digital environments shape our understanding of the body, identity, and social relations. - Racialization and Colonial Critique:
Recent papers highlight a growing concern with racialization processes and colonial histories, reflecting a critical engagement with issues of race, identity, and power in contemporary contexts. - Environmental Philosophy:
The journal is showing a trend towards environmental philosophy, addressing topics such as climate change, ecological crisis, and the philosophical implications of these urgent issues. - Psychoanalysis and Cultural Critique:
Emerging themes include the application of psychoanalytic theory to cultural and political critiques, exploring how unconscious motivations shape societal dynamics. - Intersectionality and Marginalized Voices:
There is a notable trend towards intersectionality, with a focus on marginalized voices and experiences, emphasizing how different forms of oppression intersect in contemporary society.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Philosophical Canon:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional philosophical texts and figures, such as Descartes and Kant, as contemporary issues take precedence over classical philosophical debates. - Purely Theoretical Discourse:
The journal has gradually moved away from purely theoretical discussions that do not engage with practical implications or contemporary relevance, favoring more applied philosophical inquiries. - Historical Philosophy:
The examination of historical philosophical movements and their implications has diminished, as the focus shifts towards pressing modern issues and their philosophical underpinnings.
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