Journal of Practical Ethics
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Ethical Engagement in Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Applied Ethics:
The journal emphasizes applied ethics, addressing real-world issues such as abortion, criminal justice, and bioethics. It seeks to provide insights into how ethical theories can inform practical decision-making. - Moral Reasoning and Communication:
A significant focus is placed on moral reasoning and the communication of ethical concerns, especially in contexts of polarized politics and social cooperation, reflecting the importance of dialogue in ethical discourse. - Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from philosophy, law, social sciences, and technology to explore complex ethical issues. - Technological Impact on Ethics:
The publication examines the implications of emerging technologies, such as AI, on ethical considerations, highlighting the evolving nature of ethical challenges in the digital age. - Collective Impact and Social Justice:
There is a consistent focus on collective moral responsibilities and the importance of social justice, exploring how individuals and communities can work together to address ethical concerns.
Trending and Emerging
- Social Cooperation and Moral Responsibility:
The exploration of social cooperation among equals is gaining traction, emphasizing the importance of collective moral responsibility and ethical frameworks for collaboration in diverse communities. - Ethics of Abortion and Reproductive Rights:
With the publication of works discussing abortion bans and cruelty, there is a noticeable increase in the focus on reproductive rights, reflecting societal debates and legal changes surrounding this issue. - The Role of AI in Ethical Decision-Making:
The integration of artificial intelligence in ethical discussions is emerging as a significant theme, highlighting how technology can assist in navigating complex ethical dilemmas, particularly in bioethics. - Moral Communication in Polarized Societies:
The journal is increasingly addressing the challenges of communicating moral concerns in polarized political environments, recognizing the need for effective dialogue to resolve ethical conflicts. - Consent and Normative Powers:
There is an emerging focus on the complexities of consent and normative powers, particularly in discussions about ethical decision-making and personal autonomy in various contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Retributivism in Criminal Justice:
Although retributivism was a topic of interest in several recent papers, the decline in its prominence suggests a possible waning interest in traditional punitive approaches to justice in favor of more rehabilitative or restorative frameworks. - Abstract Ethical Theories:
There seems to be a diminishing focus on purely abstract ethical theories, as the journal increasingly prioritizes practical applications and real-world implications of ethical discussions. - Privacy Concerns in the Digital Age:
While privacy was previously a significant topic, its reduced frequency in recent papers indicates a potential shift towards more pressing ethical dilemmas that arise from technology, such as AI ethics.
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