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
