Essays in Philosophy
A Biannual Journal
Statement of Policy & Purpose
- Essays in Philosophy exists to publish philosophical papers of quality, papers which the editors believe will make a contribution to the literature on a certain topic. The Journal holds to no specific school of thought, mode of philosophizing, or style of writing. Each issue of the Journal will be devoted to a specific topic. A list of upcoming topics will be announced at least 1 year prior to publication.
- All papers submitted for a specific topic will receive an initial reading from the General Editor. If the General Editor determines that the paper is relevant to the specific topic of the issue for which the paper is submitted, then he/she will forward the paper to the Issue Editor. The Issue Editor will then distribute the paper to one or more of the Issue Reviewers, who will make a recommendation to the Issue Editor as to whether the paper is:
- a) Acceptable as is,
- b) Acceptable with revisions,
- c) Unacceptable.
- The Issue Editor has the sole privilege and responsibility on the question of the acceptability of papers. In the case where a reviewer fails to respond in a timely manner, the editor will render a decision without external advice. The Issue Editor has the discretion to use outside reviewers or not, as he/she sees fit.
- The General Editor is responsible for the announcements as well as soliciting book reviews for the Journal.
- All papers will be blind reviewed by the issue editor and reviewers. Only the General Editor will know the identity of the individual submitting a paper.
- Essays in Philosophy will publish no paper by any individual connected with Humboldt State University.
- No paper which has been either published or accepted for publication elsewhere will be considered for publication by the General Editor. No paper being considered for publication by another journal will be considered for publication in Essays in Philosophy. Authors should state clearly, in the cover letter to the Editor, that the paper being submitted has not been previously published and is not being considered for publication elsewhere.
- Simultaneous submission to Essays in Philosophy: it is permitted to submit papers for two or more issues of the Journal.
- Each issue of Essays in Philosophy is published by The Department of Philosophy, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521. All published papers and book reviews in Essays in Philosophy copyrighted by Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521. Please contact the General Editor for permission to reprint.
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