JOURNAL OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Scope & Guideline
Engaging with Contemporary Political Challenges
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Normative Theories of Justice:
The journal frequently publishes works that engage with various theories of justice, examining their implications for social policies, equality, and moral obligations within societies. - Political Authority and Legitimacy:
A significant focus is placed on the nature and justification of political authority, exploring how legitimacy is constructed and contested in different political contexts. - Democratic Theory and Participation:
The journal examines the principles and practices of democracy, including citizen participation, representation, and the ethical dimensions of democratic engagement. - Social Justice and Inequality:
Papers often address issues related to social justice, including the dynamics of inequality, inclusion, and the moral responsibilities of individuals and institutions. - Global Political Philosophy:
The journal also engages with global perspectives, addressing issues like international justice, migration, and the ethical implications of global governance. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary perspectives, integrating insights from law, sociology, economics, and other fields to enrich political philosophical discussions.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality and Identity Politics:
There is a growing emphasis on intersectionality, exploring how various social identities intersect and influence political dynamics, reflecting broader societal discussions on diversity and representation. - Climate Justice and Environmental Ethics:
Emerging themes related to climate justice indicate a rising concern for environmental issues within political philosophy, highlighting the ethical implications of environmental policies and actions. - Technology and Political Philosophy:
With the increasing influence of technology on society, discussions around privacy, surveillance, and the ethical implications of digital governance are becoming more prominent. - Restorative Justice and Social Repair:
The trend towards examining restorative justice frameworks indicates a shift towards understanding justice as a process of healing and community engagement rather than mere punitive measures. - Global Justice and Migration:
Recent papers reflect an increasing focus on global justice, particularly concerning migration and refugee rights, addressing the ethical responsibilities of states in a globalized world.
Declining or Waning
- Classical Political Theory:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focused on classical political theories and philosophers, suggesting a move towards contemporary issues and theories rather than historical perspectives. - Theoretical Constructs of Sovereignty:
Discussions surrounding sovereignty, while still relevant, appear less frequently, indicating a potential waning interest in traditional notions of state sovereignty in favor of more fluid concepts. - Traditional Liberalism:
Papers explicitly advocating for traditional liberal values seem to be declining, as the journal increasingly explores critiques of liberalism and alternative frameworks. - Philosophical Foundations of Political Economy:
Works directly addressing the philosophical underpinnings of political economy are appearing less frequently, possibly due to the rise of more applied or empirical approaches in political philosophy. - Historical Contextualism:
The focus on historical contextualism in political philosophy, which emphasizes the historical circumstances of political ideas, appears to be diminishing in favor of more universal or abstract applications.
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