Introduction

Epistora Journal of Philosophy and Humanities (E JPH) is a premier peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing critical inquiry across philosophy and the broader humanities. Established to foster rigorous intellectual exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue, E JPH serves as a global platform for philosophers, historians, literary scholars, cultural theorists, linguists, and researchers in religious and area studies.

The journal embraces the full spectrum of humanistic scholarship - from classical and contemporary philosophy, ethics, and political theory to literary criticism, historical analysis, cultural studies, and linguistic research. With a rigorous double-blind peer review process and a rapid publication workflow, we ensure that high-impact scholarship reaches the global academic community without delay. All articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, enabling unrestricted access, reuse and maximum scholarly impact.

Our commitment extends beyond traditional publishing. We actively promote interdisciplinary dialogue, comparative and cross-cultural research, and critical engagement with contemporary social, ethical, and political questions. By combining scholarly excellence with modern publishing innovations - including audio article summaries and digital preservation - E JPH is shaping the future of humanistic communication.

Aim & Scope

Aim: To advance critical thought and humanistic inquiry by publishing high-quality, rigorously peer-reviewed research across philosophy and the humanities. We aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, support emerging scholars, and provide an inclusive open access home for transformative humanistic research.

Scope: The journal welcomes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, book reviews, perspectives, and theoretical contributions covering, but not limited to:

Metaphysics and Epistemology Ethics and Moral Philosophy Political Philosophy Philosophy of Mind Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art Logic and Philosophy of Language History of Philosophy Comparative Philosophy Existentialism and Phenomenology Critical Theory Cultural Studies Literary Criticism and Theory Historical Studies Religious Studies Linguistics and Semiotics Gender and Queer Studies Postcolonial Studies Environmental Humanities Digital Humanities Applied Ethics Interdisciplinary Humanities

Article Types

  • Original Research - Full-length reports of original philosophical or humanistic scholarship, including theoretical, historical, and interpretive studies. Up to 8,000 words with comprehensive argumentation and engagement with relevant literature
  • Review Articles - Systematic surveys, critical reviews, and state-of-the-art analyses of a field or theme. Up to 6,000 words
  • Short Communications - Concise, focused arguments, critical responses, and timely interventions in ongoing debates. Up to 2,500 words
  • Book Reviews - Critical evaluations of recent scholarly monographs in philosophy and the humanities
  • Perspectives - Expert viewpoints on emerging trends, methodological debates, and future directions in humanistic inquiry
  • Theoretical Contributions - Innovative conceptual frameworks, methodological proposals, and interdisciplinary syntheses

Mission & Values

Advance critical thought and humanistic inquiry through trusted open access. Core principles: intellectual rigour, interdisciplinary collaboration, constructive peer review, rapid decisions, global accessibility without financial barriers. Bridging classical philosophical traditions with contemporary critical debates - ethics, cultural understanding, social justice, and the future of humanistic scholarship.

Indexing & Archiving

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Published content is maintained through structured digital preservation and accessibility practices designed to support long-term scholarly availability and continued research access.