• Aim and Scope

    Aim of the Journal

    Problems of Oriental Philosophy is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research in the field of Oriental philosophy and the intellectual traditions of Eastern civilizations. The journal aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, philosophers, and scholars to explore the philosophical, cultural, religious, and intellectual heritage of the East from both historical and contemporary perspectives.

    The journal encourages the publication of original research articles, theoretical studies, and critical analyses that contribute to the understanding of philosophical traditions in Asia, the Middle East, and other regions where Eastern intellectual traditions have developed.

    The primary mission of the journal is to promote academic dialogue and comparative philosophical research, fostering greater understanding between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions and contributing to the global development of philosophical thought.

    Scope of the Journal

    The journal welcomes scholarly contributions in a broad range of topics related to Oriental philosophy and intellectual traditions, including but not limited to:

    • History of Oriental philosophy
    • Islamic philosophy and theology
    • Eastern metaphysics and epistemology
    • Comparative philosophy (Eastern and Western traditions)
    • Philosophical aspects of religious traditions in the East
    • Sufism and mystical philosophy
    • Buddhist, Hindu, and Confucian philosophical traditions
    • Classical and modern philosophical thought in Eastern civilizations
    • Intellectual history of the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus
    • Philosophical anthropology in Eastern traditions
    • Philosophy of culture and civilization in the East
    • Ethics and moral philosophy in Oriental traditions
    • Contemporary interpretations of classical Eastern philosophical texts
    • Philosophical contributions of major Oriental thinkers

    Interdisciplinary Focus

    The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary research that connects philosophy with related fields, such as:

    • Religious studies
    • Cultural studies
    • Intellectual history
    • Philology and classical studies
    • History of ideas
    • Sociology of knowledge
    • Comparative civilization studies

    International Orientation

    Problems of Oriental Philosophy encourages submissions from scholars around the world and aims to promote international academic collaboration. The journal provides a forum for diverse perspectives on philosophical traditions and fosters dialogue among researchers from different intellectual and cultural backgrounds.

    The journal publishes only manuscripts that fall within its academic focus and thematic profile, and all submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scientific quality and originality.