SUB-STANCE
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Critical Discourse in Literary Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Philosophy and Theory:
The journal publishes works that engage with philosophical texts and theories, often drawing connections between historical and contemporary thought, such as the influence of figures like Rousseau, Hegel, and Blanchot. - Ecocritical and Anthropocenic Perspectives:
SUB-STANCE emphasizes ecological themes, exploring the relationship between humanity and the environment, particularly in the context of the Anthropocene and its implications for cultural and literary production. - Cultural and Literary Studies:
The journal investigates how literature and culture respond to and shape social and political realities, often focusing on narratives that challenge dominant ideologies and explore themes of identity, memory, and representation. - Experimental and Innovative Methodologies:
Papers frequently adopt innovative approaches, combining theoretical analysis with creative forms, such as poetry and visual studies, to expand the boundaries of traditional academic discourse. - Critical Engagement with Technology:
Recent publications reflect a growing interest in the implications of technology, particularly AI, on human experience and creativity, highlighting the interaction between digital culture and philosophical inquiry.
Trending and Emerging
- Ecological and Environmental Discourse:
Recent articles increasingly address themes related to ecology, climate change, and the Anthropocene, emphasizing the urgent need for a critical engagement with environmental issues in literature and philosophy. - AI and Technology in Humanities:
A growing number of papers explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative expression, examining how technology influences human cognition, creativity, and societal structures. - Reparative and Healing Narratives:
Emerging themes of repair and healing in the context of socio-political crises highlight a shift towards understanding literature and philosophy as tools for resilience and recovery. - Nonhuman Agency and Relations:
The exploration of nonhuman agency, particularly in relation to environmental and ecological contexts, is increasingly prominent, reflecting a broader interest in posthumanism and the agency of nonhuman entities. - Interdisciplinary Dialogues:
There is a notable trend towards fostering dialogues across disciplines, merging insights from philosophy, literature, cultural studies, and science, which reflects the journal's commitment to innovative and collaborative scholarship.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Criticism:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers that adhere strictly to traditional literary criticism, which often focused on close readings of texts without broader theoretical or ecological implications. - Historical Literary Analysis:
Themes centered solely on historical literary analysis, such as the exploration of specific literary movements or authors without a contemporary lens, appear to be waning, as the journal shifts towards more interdisciplinary and ecological frameworks. - Focus on Specific National Literatures:
The emphasis on specific national literatures, particularly those that do not engage with global or ecological contexts, has decreased, reflecting a broader shift towards transnational and comparative studies. - Conventional Theoretical Approaches:
There is a decline in the use of conventional theoretical frameworks that do not incorporate contemporary issues or interdisciplinary perspectives, as the journal seeks to innovate and expand its theoretical horizons.
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