Philosophy Journal of the Higher School of Economics

Announcements

Announcement of the 1nd issue of 2023

2022-01-28

Philosophy between Enlightenment and Empire

The main research idea of the planned issue is to present a systematic analysis of topics and plots that are little studied in the Russian historical and philosophical tradition, but significant for European culture, affecting the mutual influence and transition of various ideas that characterize the era of the Revolution, the Сonsulate and the First Empire in France. It is also planned to touch upon the issue of reflecting a number of concepts of the Enlightenment and the Great Revolution in the mirror of philosophical thought during the Second Empire. It is expected that the thematic issue will trace the connection between enlightenment ideals and various aspects of the intellectual history of the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as the subsequent influence of the theoretical principles put forward in the “era of change” on the expansion of the European intellectual horizon. The reason for a special issue of the journal Philosophy between Enlightenment and Empire is both the richness of the diverse theories of the mentioned era (Condorcet, Barnave, de Maistre, Bonald, etc.), and the presence in modern Russia and France of authoritative specialists who have achievements in areas of historical and philosophical research. The thematic issue is of particular relevance due to the fact that recently, both in foreign publications and in Russian, one can observe a certain surge of interest in the above issues. At the same time, there are very few special journal issues on this topic in recent years. Therefore, the idea to devote to the latest research, affecting the issues of the history of philosophical ideas and concepts in French culture at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries that have not been sufficiently studied to date, looks both rather non-standard and relevant.

Current Issue

Vol 9 No 1 (2025): Contemporary Philosophy

Dear readers, authors, and everyone who follows Philosophy. The Journal of the Higher School of Economics!

Last year, our publication underwent some minor — and, in the grand scheme of things, insignificant — changes in its editorial team and board. Vladimir Porus, who had led the journal since its founding, stepped down as Editor-in-Chief, and I had the honor of succeeding him. The transition is not so drastic because professor Porus remains an active member of the editorial board, while I have been a dedicated participant since the very beginning. In short, as one social theorist aptly put it, everything has changed, yet nothing has changed.

Over the years, Philosophy. The Journal of the Higher School of Economics has become an important platform for discussing key issues in the history of Russian and foreign philosophy, logic and ethics, philosophy of science and technology, political and social philosophy, and more. Equally significant is the journal’s commitment to publishing works in historical studies. The "historical face" of our publication has gained recognition — evidenced by its high standing in scientometric databases. The editorial team takes pride in the fact that the journal thrives not only as a philosophical publication but also as a historical one. Our journal unites researchers working in different academic traditions and contributes to the development of philosophical thought both in Russia and beyond.

We are delighted that the journal has become a meeting point for diverse research traditions. It features not only established scholars but also young researchers (we always welcome submissions from graduate students), whose ideas and approaches help reinterpret the legacy of the past and illuminate new paths for philosophical inquiry. In recent years, our journal has strengthened its scientometric standing, expanded its pool of authors, and gained visibility in the international academic community.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the dedicated work of the editorial team, the active members of the editorial board, and — most importantly — our esteemed peer reviewers, whose contributions we deeply value. Thanks to their professionalism, rigorous selection process, and thorough peer review, we maintain the high quality of our publications — original research and translations alike — ensuring their relevance to the philosophical community. We are grateful to everyone who contributes to the journal’s growth.

Ahead of us lie new challenges and opportunities. We hope that the materials we publish will continue to inspire authors and readers, opening new horizons of knowledge.

Thank you for being with us!

Alexander Pavlov

Published: 2025-03-31