About the Journal

The International Journal of Emerging Philosophy (IJEP) is an Diamond open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to showcasing the exceptional scholarship of high school students worldwide. Our objective is to bridge the gap between secondary education and professional academia by providing a global platform for brilliant young minds engaged in rigorous philosophical inquiry.

IJEP accepts original research, critical essays, and book reviews across the full spectrum of philosophical thought, including:

  • Ethics & Moral Philosophy

  • Political & Social Philosophy

  • Logic & Epistemology

  • Metaphysics

  • Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

We are committed to fostering a diverse community of emerging intellectuals and promoting open access to high-quality, pre-university academic research.

Peer Review Process

To maintain academic integrity, IJEP employs a double-blind peer review process. See https://emergingphilosophy.org/peer-review for more information.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content. See https://emergingphilosophy.org/oap for more information.

Archiving & Preservation

To ensure that the work of our contributors remains a permanent part of the digital record, IJEP utilizes the LOCKSS system via PKP PN to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries.

Privacy Statement

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